Barbara started her session by passing out copies of one of Mike’s columns from back in ’05.
Here’s the end of the column:
Looking back, I think we should have found a better word for the headline. Yes, we can defend our call. After all, “shoddy” is a word that can neither be proved nor disproved. But [...]

Here: Candy bars and hugs against the black band of death.

Mike:
Quick, before they leave this morning. Take a good look. Touch their faces, run your hands through their hair.
We got antsy with them last month, but now we want time to stand still. Like falling leaves and chilly mornings, some great force signals us today. We are aware of life passing.
See the kindergartner with a [...]