A repository of modern day maternal correspondence

The Reason Was Imperialism, Obvi

SUNY in the 70’s ditched their name “Colonials” and the newspaper name, “Colonial”.  the newspaper is the pipe dream (of course).  i think you already know this.  And the reason was just that - imperialism.
SAVE THE HIPPO!
love, mom

Stinky Old Farts

Boy does my tennis team stink!  We are a combination of not seasoned enough and old farts!  This doesn’t make for a winning combination!  Yikes, we are 0-4!  The only individual win we have is because the other team had a default!  stinky.  We will play in Whistler, they have a tennis facility across the [...]

and it was wicked awesome

Dear Red Sox Nation,
I was able to get up close to the Red Sox team today, literally 5-6 feet away, at the starting point of the parade, which is across the street from where I work. I saw them all and it was wicked awesome and there was confetti everywhere and music that made the [...]

I have his bobblehead doll.

I just read the paper and in the sports section LeBron James is in Las Vagas getting ready for the Olympics.  YOU might get to see him.  He sprained his right ankle, if you see him hobble by try and get his autograph.  Tell him I saw him play in Akron when he was in [...]

Sour Milk and Spoiled Juice Boxes

Saturday, Went to a basketball game w/ dad, his friend and his girlfriends kids.. Total 4 kids ages 8-10. They were so loud and smelled like sour milk and spoiled juice boxes.. yuk!  Dad did not tell me there would be kids involved. Worst, we rode in one vehicle w/ them and it was nightmare.. [...]

Flap Your Elbow

I do not know the song. It looks like maybe Grandma does. I hope all is going well as you continue to shine on the softball diamond! Do you bang the plate and flap your elbow like you are supposed to?
Love,
Mommy

This soccer practice is for you, Mom.

My heart is warmed! Thank you sweetie pie—honeybunny! I’m not going to hit reply all.
Love,
Mom



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