Notice the empty suitcase sitting on said son's bed? Taken at 8 pm the night before he leaves for JHU. Our last dinner with the family before leaving for college turned out to be a mad dash to the end. He and roommate Peter arrived at 9:15 pm, watched the Giants/Dodgers game (top of the ninth, 6 to 1, why bother?) and take showers. At 10:15 that bag is still empty. Lisa and friend start packing for him. I could go on by why? I pretty much went into shut down mode and I think I said at one point, "I don't give a rat's ass..." Somehow the bags were packed, alarm clock found before he realized he left his Palm and shoes in the East Bay. Needless to say, I was a little angry.
And then a kiss lands on top of my head and all is well in the world again. Good luck my love--I think you're going to need it.
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