Cousins are some of the first friends we have as children.

It was kind of like an exchange program. Within days, we had said goodbye to my son and hello and welcome to a tall nephew who was to take my son's place for 10 days. He got his bed, coat hooks, shoe shelf, toothbrush drawer, and video game controller. And most of all, he got... Continue Reading →

July 10, 2024 0

Attitude, Effort, and Six Sets of Skis

"Why does your face look like that?" he asked as he swiftly skied up beside me. "Like what?" I retorted. "Like you're angry, confused, or scared all at once?" he replied. It was my concentration face. I couldn't help it. It was my 'Don't fall over, avoid the yellow rope drop-off bit of the hill... Continue Reading →