What “Roots and Wings” Means to Me

It was a really quick summer. Too quick, in fact. Just a few months ago, my oldest graduated high school. And in just a few short days, I’ll be dropping her off at college. What the hell, time? Why are you going by so fast? Remember when I was in labor with her and you moved so damn slowly? I remember that, and I remember thinking “Oh God this is taking forever!!” Well, if I could go back and change that, I would. If I could make the time stand still, I would. But I can’t, and soon, life as w...