From The Man Without Qualities by Robert Musil: “At this moment he wished to be a man without qualities. But this is probably not so different from what other people sometimes feel too. After all, by the time they have … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2010
When Mom Was My Age (#15)
“When Mom Was My Age” is an interview series between daughters and mothers. New interviews appear every Monday. If you would like to participate, contact Jane. The following interview is with the mother of Amelia B. (age 43). From daughter Amelia I … Continue reading
Reminders of Failed Relationships
When I was young, I highly anticipated the holidays. It wasn’t about the gifts—it was because my five older siblings came home to visit, all at once! (I grew up as an only child, the only offspring of a second … Continue reading
When Mom Was My Age (#14)
“When Mom Was My Age” is an interview series between daughters and mothers. New interviews appear every Monday. If you would like to participate, contact Jane. The following interview is with the mother of Ilie Ruby (age 44). Where did you … Continue reading
When Mom Was My Age (#13)
“When Mom Was My Age” is an interview series between daughters and mothers. New interviews appear every Monday. If you would like to participate, contact Jane. The following interview is with Katie Urbani, interviewed by her daughter Ellen Urbani (mid-40s). Introduction … Continue reading
When Mom Was My Age (#12)
“When Mom Was My Age” is an interview series between daughters and mothers. New interviews appear every Monday (usually!). If you would like to participate, contact Jane. The following interview is with Joanne Shimotakahara, interviewed by her daughter Leslie Shimotakahara (age 32). … Continue reading