September 20, 2006

World News

In news across the pond, Michael's popularity rating,
while remaining high with the younger generation, has
plummeted with the older, those-who-are-raising-him
age group. He has been shrouded in a cloud of
allegations including constantly losing his school
supplies, not doing what he's been told, keeping
unsatisfactory living conditions on his side of the
room and, what could be seen as his greatest offense,
putting clean clothes into the dirty laundry in order
to avoid putting them away. His initial spin was
twofold: plead the 5th and cry conspiracy theory.
Both were met with harsh criticism. His supporters
are calling for patience assuring the masses that
this, too, shall pass, while his opponents are all but
certain he'll never secure a job and leave home.
After a short retreat, Michael's camp has reemerged
and has made damage control a top priority. With the
eminent threat of the loss of after school sports,
Michael has become dutifully remorseful, but has
stopped short of actually promising to never have it
happen again. This latest spin, while widely agreed
is a first step towards healing, has also been seen by
some as a thinly veiled plan to lay in bed at night
and pray that one of his siblings messes up and takes
the pressure off him. This move, while deserving of
some merit, may prove too bold and risky so close to
his birthday, but, if he intends to make a full
comeback, he'll have to take chances.


Ahhh. That said, the rest of us are doing well.
Aidan continues to not want to go to school and has
asked to return his uniform. Ryan is really cranking
out the Latin and French and is loving rugby. Siobhan
has finally settled in with a really nice bunch of
girls. She is enjoying the challenging academics and
the guts and glory of field hockey.

My dear friend from high school, Colleen left, after
seeing more of Great Britain than we have, but not
before encouraging the kids (this is her claim to fame
and has won her a top spot in the children's hearts)
to practice irreverence for their parents whenever
possible. This is charming. Trust me. Only she can
get away with it.

We are off to the airport tonight to catch a plane to
Sweden in the wee hours of the morning. My cousin,
Cheryl Prindiville, is getting married there on
Saturday. We are so thrilled to be able to attend!

Love,

T