Tagged: sue schlesman

Why Shakespeare never gets old

A friend of mine came over tonight because she's about to teach Shakespeare for the first time, and she needed some help. I have been…

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How to survive my children growing up

I'm not sure how to survive my children growing up. Today I watched my youngest son drive away to school on his own. Tears welled…

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Grief is the team member you didn’t choose but are learning to work with

Lately, Grief and I have been getting along fairly decently, not as old friends, but as associates whom you know well and respect deeply. Grief…

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When Grief keeps coming back

I have an old friend who keeps coming back. Her name is Grief. She's been traveling a bit lately, and I haven't missed her. But…

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How to keep squirrels from digging up your flowers

I've had Squirrel Wars at my house this week. Not over birdseed--I'll save that for another day. (Those blasted acrobatics!) This week, I'm fighting for my…

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