Goodbyes can be bittersweet affairs in lives well-lived, and are worth the trade-off.  That is the case for this dad saying goodbye to his much-loved son as he heads off to college, out-of-state but far from out-of-mind.  It’s been 18 years since you entered our world in the flesh and turned our household into a family, and I fully expect you to continue to bring joy in my and your mom’s lives, except that now it will occur from a different venue and on a separate path, as you complete the bridge from teen to man. This is an exciting time.  Still, it hurts letting you … Continue reading 17 Rules for a Son Headed into Danger