PARENTING
By JOHN ROSEMOND
In my recent public presentations, I’ve been pointing out that whereas baby boomers, as children, were afraid of their mothers, today’s mothers — in most cases grown-up baby boomers — are afraid of their children. They’re afraid their children will misbehave in public, thereby broadcasting to the world that they have failed at being perfect moms. They’re afraid their children will think they are not sufficiently loved. They’re afraid their children will become upset with them. But most of all, they’re afraid their children will not like them.

Gardening

FERTILE MIND
As winter draws to close, crocus focus comes back
By JAN WIESE-FALES
Like notes in a musical score, crocuses have burst into a symphony of color just outside our back door. For some gardeners, it’s hellebore; for some, witch hazel. But for me, spring-flowering crocus species break through winter’s monotone.

GARDEN CALENDAR