David Marsden
Bio
An Educator for 40+ years.
Hiker, biker, kayaker, tennis player, gym rat and grumpy old man.
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Dear Liz
Dear Liz, I have always returned home after summer vacation with a certain amount of dread. This state of elevated anxiety is the result of many years of conditioning—years of returning from one glorious vacation or another to find some bombshell awaiting either in my email or magnetically preserved on my ancient answering machine. Your email ensures that the tradition is alive and well.
By David Marsden6 years ago in Education
My Father, Myself
The red light was flashing on my answering machine when I arrived home that warm summer evening. I casually dropped my tennis bag onto the kitchen floor, wiped the last few drops of perspiration from my forehead and pressed the play button. The machine quickly accessed the solitary message and replayed.
By David Marsden6 years ago in Families
