It took me a couple moments to get what I was seeing — the girl with the “Star Wars” tattoo.

They’ve become so commonplace, tattoos. So expected and ubiquitous that we hardly notice them anymore. Unless one is different, unexpected and on some level connects with us.

I can’t remember the last time I saw someone with a character from “Star Wars” permanently etched on their body. This was a battle droid, and I must say … different, unexpected, and totally connected with me.
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We shouldn’t be shocked really. Because we all knew this was the way things were heading. It’s a digital world ruled by digital devices, so doesn’t it make sense that textbooks in school would be next?

Yet, something in me was a little stunned when I read the article headlined, “Lawmakers approve move to digital textbooks.”
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I hope you thanked your mom on Mother’s Day. That fearless woman who brought you into the world. After carting you about in her womb. Who raised you and made sure your shoes were tied and your teeth brushed. Who made sure you grew up to be respectable and responsible and, if nothing else, somewhat civilized. You use a napkin, right?

Because we all owe them that — a little thanks.

Did you kiss your momma last Sunday? Actually, I didn’t. If I tried to kiss mine, she would swat me on the head. It’s not her thing.
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It took an awful long time to write this column. Maybe too long.

I don’t know why, but it’s been hard.

Maybe it was too soon. Maybe I hadn’t come to terms with it, or wasn’t ready to admit he was really gone.

Whatever the reason, I’ve been delaying it since December.
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