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A Case of the Human Condition: Long-Distance Mothering

Peter is fine. His appendix was twice the size of normal. But it’s gone for good.

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A Case of the Human Condition: Peter Has Appendicitis in Minnesota — How Do I Mother Him from California?

This morning, my 28-year-old son Peter emails to say he’s got appendicitis, he’s on his way to the hospital. Peter’s in Minneapolis. I’m in California. I want to get on a plane . . .

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