The (Dreaded) Family Reunion

The summer months tend to bring the ritual of the family reunion.  Images of Norman Rockwell-esque gatherings on the porch of a cottage somewhere, hamburgers, hot dogs, and potato salads as far as the eye can see, smiling faces and casual chitchat everywhere.  So, let’s not kid ourselves – we want to see how the other branches of the family are doing, and feel so much better about ourselves in comparison.  Continue reading “The (Dreaded) Family Reunion”