By Eric P. Harding
Typically, this space is spent noodling over some personal anecdote that ties into the theme of the features for the issue. But this column is going to be a little different.
Inside Track
By Eric P. Harding
Like most of you, I spent the past 18 months holed up at home. The work continued apace—indeed, I’m proud of how well the Academy staff responded to the coronavirus crisis—but the environs were a little different.
By Eric P. Harding
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about transitions. Maybe my musings are brought about by the advent of a new school year; my kids are gearing up for a return to in-person instruction as I’m writing this, and the excitement is palpable.
By Eric P. Harding
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. This editor’s note is the last thing that gets done for every issue.
By Eric P. Harding
Friends, I have an affliction. It rears its head only rarely, but flareups can be sudden, severe, and long-lasting.
By Eric P. Harding
I like to play poker. Sometimes, I play poker at a casino … though not these days. Sometimes, I play poker at a friend’s house … but not recently. No, nowadays my poker-playing is relegated to online only.
By Eric P. Harding
We get a lot of packages here at the Harding household. More during the pandemic. Even more during the holiday season in the middle of the pandemic.
By Eric P. Harding
Ours is a family of routines. Especially these days—I’m talking about with kids home for summer vacation, but I might as well be talking about the coronatimes as well—we all need a little structure to help the days fall into place.
By Eric P. Harding
Here in the Commonwealth of Virginia, school just let out for the year. This was a school year unlike any in my lifetime; my kids had a weeks-long hiatus while the county got ready for distance learning.