George & 2 Oldest Daughters

George & 2 Oldest Daughters
George, Oldest Daughter, and Me, 2nd Daughter 1968.

Caroline and Oldest Daughter

Caroline and Oldest Daughter
Caroline and Oldest Daughter in Photo Booth 1964

Boy George

Boy George
George and younger sister in 1940's

George and his Oldest Daughter

George and his Oldest Daughter
George and His Oldest Daughter 1964 in Photo Booth

Monday, March 26, 2012

17 years....

Seventeen years ago, I began the journey of single parenthood. I filed for divorce, and have been single ever since. This June, the youngest graduates from high school, and my "responsibility" will be at an end for any minor children and their education. Then, all three are in post-secondary; along with me. I feel like my motor is going into neutral waiting to switch gears. Such a strange feeling of reverie and wondering what awaits. Oh....life, here I come!

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Research Papers and Such...

Here I am in the second semester of my sophomore year of university. At age 43, it is still very unusual to be in classes with fellow students my own children's age, and professors either younger than myself, or barely older. One professor asked me to call him by his first name since all his other students do, and it would make him feel awkward since we are 3 years apart if I did not too.

Now, to begin my research paper due next week. My chosen topic is "The History of Ink". Yes, it is for my Art of the Book class, where I am learning to typeset, print, create, cut, etc. all types of books and printing arts. I can write, however, this is my first art class in my entire life consisting of crafty bits. I will prevail!

George is getting my first project as part of his Father's Day bundle. Yes, a Baseball theme...It was inspired by him when I see him put on a ball cap. He looks like a young lad again, with the expectant wonder each time the pitcher winds up to deliver the ball to the batter. Love you dad!