Six Generations of First Born Women

Last night as RG and I were just finishing dinner, Erika bursts in the door, fresh from her job, talking incessantly about people, and the trials and tribulations of the working world. She quit, felt a bit guilty and had to rationalize her position. The thing that stands out for me was her remark,... Sign in to see full entry.

My head is bursting, ideas swarming in my brain like so many busy bees. It is the pressure and anticipation of going to Friedrichshof (actually the Amsterdam branch - but as I only know Friedrichshof from my Vienna experience - I lob them together). This kind of feeling, the anticipation of leaving,... Sign in to see full entry.

It's always been tough for me to admit I need help, to ask anybody for anything, but this financial bind I got myself into, trying to keep Erika in the Newton school system, has me in a panic. I called her Dad this morning as a last resort. I'm surprised he answers the phone. "I've got a problem. I... Sign in to see full entry.

I have a history of forming attachments to my hairdressers. Letting someone run their hands through your hair is an intimate, personal thing and I like to get to know the human being attached to those hands. It was cold, a windy day in November and I was feeling depressed about all the financial... Sign in to see full entry.

Taking action is far better than doing nothing. Today I went to the bank and applied for a personal loan at 16% interest. (this was 1985 by the way in case any of you forgot how the US ecomomy was in '85) They say I can have $4,000 by Friday. Have no idea how I'll pay it back but at least I will... Sign in to see full entry.