Professionally, I don’t do much writing, technical or otherwise. As a small business owner my writing skills revolve around proposals, estimates and budgets, none of which are very flowery or flowing. So, please bear with me as I do my… Continue Reading
Sisters and brothers, mothers and fathers, sisters and sisters, brothers and brothers, mothers and sons, the list ofrelationship combinations goes on and on and yet there is no rule book to guide us through any of them. We rely… Continue Reading
It seems like only yesterday that we were dropping off our son on his first day at UMass Amherst. My wife and I were proud but slightly nervous. Between his outgoing personality, friendly nature, and the many people he already… Continue Reading
The long-awaited day is finally here. You have been planning for (or at least picturing/worrying about) this day for years and are about to have one less (or no) high school student in the house. Depending upon your student, you… Continue Reading
Flashback to 1986: the family car rolls up to the front of the campus auditorium and dad said, “Good luck. I’ll be out front tonight at 8 to pick you up!” 2017: When I first heard that parents and family… Continue Reading
Having gone through graduation in May 2017, I want to share some suggestions. Your student will be responsible for ensuring they have enough credits, the right courses for their major; for picking up the cap and gown, and for showing… Continue Reading
While spending time with your UMass Amherst student, a trip to Atkins Farms should be on the list for your next place to visit. Located 7.6 miles from campus on the corner of Bay Road and Rte. 116 in… Continue Reading
Having gone through graduation in May 2017, I want to share some suggestions. Your student will be responsible for ensuring they have enough credits, the right courses for their major, for picking up the cap and gown, and for showing… Continue Reading
I was apprehensive, yet excited, when my daughter decided that she wanted to attend school in another state. Happily, she would only be a 2 ½ hour drive away from home. Along with the excitement was the reality that… Continue Reading
Our daughter graduated from UMass Amherst last May and while it’s been great to have her home, it has been a major transition: for her and for me! Her dad seems to be the only one who has seamlessly eased… Continue Reading