Category Archives: Society of the Seasons

Relax, he’s a professional…

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Mike

My father-in-law retired in 2003 after over 40 years as an autoworker. Considering all those years spent working with his hands at the truck factory—as well as his early upbringing in a rural village in Greece, his experiences in building … Continue reading →

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A formula…for baby formula

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Mike

Originally posted on the blog “Society of the Seasons.” I’m sure this will come across as ungrateful and that’s certainly not my intent. I mean, I am very thankful that I left baby Dimitri’s three-month visit to the pediatrician with … Continue reading →

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Society of the Seasons: Introduction

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Mike

My name is Mike and this is my blog. Well, it’s one of my blogs, anyway. For almost 20 years, I held a full-time job some significant events in my life required me to take a protracted sabbatical and care … Continue reading →

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When the world falls apart, some things stay in place

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Mike

Originally posted on the blog “Society of the Seasons” In the fall of 2013, I decided to leave my 20-year career as a professional to care for my infant son and my aging father-in-law. It was a difficult choice that … Continue reading →

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