For introducing me to students who change my life and for sharing my books in your store in such a gorgeous, prominent way, thank you, University of Pennsylvania and the Penn Bookstore. For snapping this photograph and sending it my way, thank you, Gary Kramer.
There are just two more LOVE signings on the radar. You are, of course, invited:
December 10, 2015, 12 - 2PM
Barnes and Noble LOVE signing
Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA
December 12, 2015, 2 PM
In-store signing
LOVE, etc.
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
551 Carpenter Lane
Philadelphia, PA
I won't bore you with the details. You know what matters, anyway. My son, having been given a dream opportunity in a wonderful Philadelphia agency, moved to the city this weekend. The place could not be more perfect—old and also new, a studio with elbow room, nice light, new systems. When we visited again this afternoon to help attend to some details that certainly didn't need our attending (the excuses parents make!), I took the chance to take a quick neighborhood walk.
Into Rittenhouse Square I went—my hair all humid, my shorts a little baggy, my ear pressed to a phone conversation with my friend Kelly. All of a sudden, they appeared—not one but three afternoon wedding parties. I had no real camera to speak of, but snapped away with my phone (goodbye, Kelly). The third bride got wind of me (perhaps she reads this blog?) and vanished before I could place a trace of her here.
But here are two of the brides encountered on this day, two of the journeys now under way. A few blocks north, the Parkway was jammed with the Made in America crowds. A few miles south, Bruce Springsteen was in the house, warming up for yours truly, who will see him (rain or shine!) tomorrow. A few blocks east, my son in his happy new home.
All in all, an afternoon of love.
It's rather bittersweet seeing your child leave the nest, isn't it?
I love unexpected weddings like that. The processions in France were always a treat to see.
how cool is that!
Wow!!! I LOVE it when things come together to make magic moments like these.
New beginnings were certainly in the air :) I’m so happy for your son, and wish him all the success he so richly deserves.