My son Michael has just published the second in a series of columns he's writing for the Juneau Empire. This one is about an important decision that he and his wife Sheryl made a couple of years ago: that he would stay at home with the kids until they went to school. I'm glad he's been able to do that--it's good for Michael, good for Sheryl, and especially good for the children.
And it's always interesting (sometimes comfortable, sometimes un-) to see my children's perspective on the life we shared when they were still at home. It's also interesting to see him write so honestly about his relationship to his first family. I have the feeling that many of us find ourselves being more transparent (less self-protective? less defensive?) in print and online, than we used to be. I can't help but think that's good.