I look like both of my parents. In these two photos, I am making expressions like each of them. I find it so fascinating, how we carry our ancestors in our very faces!

Missing them both lately.

I had a wonderful talk with two of my grad. school classmates at the library yesterday. They are both in their midtwenties, and I am the age of their parents! We were talking about being separated from family, being close to family, love, pain, the whole thing. It felt great to connect with these girls, who are new to the program this year and with whom I've never sat and talked. It was a joy!

Anyway, I'm honoring my parents today. And it's time to wake up my teenager, who would happily sleep the day away if given the chance. I'm luring him awake with the smell of freshly baked muffins!