Wrinkle Free

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 Kathleen Rauch5 Comments

This is one of my favorite pictures of my only sister, Karen. It was taken on our last trip to Disney World in January 2020.

Before Covid. Before Becky. Before everything.

Absolute Faith

January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 Kathleen RauchLeave a comment

I haven’t written many Johnny stories recently. Many of you write to tell me that these are your favorites. It’s not that Johnny hasn’t been producing exceptional material. Just that his mother hasn’t devoted as much time to writing recently.

So let me tell you about our recent outing to Target.

251 Things

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 Kathleen Rauch5 Comments

After last weekend’s final home football game, the troops are beginning to return home for the Thanksgiving holiday.

It’s chaotic and messy. And wonderful, when I pause to reflect upon it.

Identity

November 22, 2022 Kathleen Rauch4 Comments

This is a verbatim conversation between Greta and Johnny.

Johnny: “Greta, are we Asian?”

Greta: “No, Johnny. We are not Asian.”

Johnny: “Oh, that’s right. We are Jewish.“

Beautiful Boy

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 Kathleen Rauch2 Comments

Johnny asked me a difficult question yesterday. It had to do with beauty.

More precisely, it’s exact location.

Defying Physics

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 Kathleen Rauch1 Comment

Something caught my eye as I was picking up Becky’s latest mess. A flash of blue in a sea of green.

I went to investigate and was astounded at my finding.

Strong Start

September 8, 2022 Kathleen Rauch4 Comments

School is off to a good start.

Even for Johnny who bemoans any subject outside PE or lunch.

Seat Assignments

August 23, 2022 Kathleen Rauch6 Comments

It’s time for a new school year to begin. Last week, we stopped by the school open house. It was a chance to drop-off supplies, meet the teachers, and get a sneak peek at the kids’ classrooms.