On occasion, I could see why my mother was attracted to my father. He was a brilliant man, highly educated, and ambitious. He was very handsome, too, and charismatic. I’m certain she had no idea that the man for whom she left college to marry and bare three children in quick succession would turn out to be a man who would only grace his children with precious few moments of real fatherhood. Continue reading “Those Precious Few Fatherly Moments”
The Type A Vacation
I’ve taken a good number of personality tests over the years and every one of them has reached the same conclusion about my personality. Of course, each uses a different label. I’m type A, I’m a driver, I’m an achiever. What is true is that I measure the success of my day by how much I have accomplished. I set goals. I like crossing things off my to do list. Although I like people, I’m more task oriented than people oriented. This is what makes the notion that I’m taking a vacation a kind of a misnomer for the weeks away from my job. Continue reading “The Type A Vacation”
The Beautiful Wedding
My 32-year-old son tied the knot in spectacular fashion last Saturday. I give credit to the bride’s family, the Nonanthum Resort staff, and the city of Kennebunkport, Maine for welcoming the wedding party and guests and for creating a celebratory atmosphere for the entire destination wedding weekend. Continue reading “The Beautiful Wedding”