tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post3351549827484739929..comments2024-03-14T18:09:09.667-05:00Comments on Do Some Damage: BittersweetUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-10864046091999466352016-09-27T10:19:42.678-05:002016-09-27T10:19:42.678-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Kate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-44044471755826348332016-09-27T10:19:28.441-05:002016-09-27T10:19:28.441-05:00I think if you weren't bittersweet, you wouldn...I think if you <i>weren't</i> bittersweet, you wouldn't be the Scott we know and inherently love.<br /><br />That kid has <b>more</b> of his superb, loving parents now in him . . . making him a better individual for ALL his journeys ahead.<br /><br />And yes, good share, <br />all of you guys. <i>~ Kate </i>Kate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-69909488800691799092016-09-27T10:05:47.026-05:002016-09-27T10:05:47.026-05:00Scott, Yes, with all that time spent on the subway...Scott, Yes, with all that time spent on the subways, I've had a few ideas percolating that involve commuting.<br /><br />Art, Thanks. And yeah, I shouldn't underestimate how nice the extra sleeping time also is.<br /><br />Patti, Couldn't agree more about the school situation of course. It's great now in NY to have the option to go to schools out of your area, if that means going to a good one, but that shouldn't be the only way some people can even find a good school for their kids.<br /><br />Rick, I always thought of homeschooling as least as something that allows flexibility with schedules, but I'm sure you have to stick to a very regular routine to get actual schooling done.scott adlerberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997101672313963063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-6274363869839151042016-09-27T09:03:26.139-05:002016-09-27T09:03:26.139-05:00Sounds a bit like falling off a metaphorical cliff...Sounds a bit like falling off a metaphorical cliff. We home school so I'm home with the kids full time until they're done with high school. On the other hand, there's no commute, but there is a lot of chauffeuring....Rick Ollermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02068917523381664001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-46538504029128959042016-09-27T08:35:15.735-05:002016-09-27T08:35:15.735-05:00We have a friend whose granddaughter (11) travels ...We have a friend whose granddaughter (11) travels by subway from Brooklyn to the Hunter College School. Alone. It's a great school but such a long time to spend commuting for a kid. When will we make all schools good enough for all our kids. Why isn't that a priority. Best wishes for a great experience for your son. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-8127025721849323792016-09-27T08:25:11.893-05:002016-09-27T08:25:11.893-05:00Great post here, and bittersweet indeed. Even read...Great post here, and bittersweet indeed. Even reading about those hour-long rides, I was projecting myself and my own son into the situation--and feeling great warmth about it all. He's only four and our drive to pre-school only about 20 minutes, but they're fun times. Next year is kindergarten--and a bus? We're hardly ready, for that or any of those next milestones ahead.<br /><br />Hang in there--and yes, enjoy the extra sleeping time and writing time!Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7119990365479009764.post-38272665969912103962016-09-27T06:45:07.868-05:002016-09-27T06:45:07.868-05:00I am with you on this, Scott. For each phase of my...I am with you on this, Scott. For each phase of my boy's life, I'm always bittersweet when the new phase begins...because, just like you are experiencing, it typically means less time with him. Now, he's in high school and carpooling with friends. Less time. And, in four years, he'll be gone. As proud of him as I am, that day will be very difficult for me. So, I feel for you. But at least you get more writing time. There's that. Perhaps a new character for you will be a dad with a son who now commutes to school...Scott D. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293540073601809197noreply@blogger.com