Free Association 49
My youngest kids are now juniors and seniors in high school. But back in the day, I was exposed to certain kids’ shows over and over and over to the point that I will likely be singing stuff like the “Dora the Explorer” theme when I’m in the memory care wing of the nursing home. So when I see this picture, I can’t help but to sing, “They’re 2, they’re 4, they’re 6, they’re 8. Shunting trucks and hauling freight…” It makes me remember when they were little. Now I’m exposed to filling out FAFSA forms, being teased for my cluelessness about Gen Z culture and memes, trying to ensure there are no pregnancies, and just generally being an Uber driver, driving instructor, and ATM machine.
Anyway, this should be on the easy end of things, which mine generally are, but hopefully entertaining with at least a couple of chuckles. Thanks to Norah Sharpe for test solving this week. I’ll see you back here soon.
About The Author
Trent Evans
I'm a husband, father, psychologist, musician, and crossword constructor living in Catonsville, MD. My puzzles have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times and its syndicates, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Andrews McMeel Universal Syndicate, the American Values Club Crossword, Spyscape Crossword, The Crosswords Club, and crossword apps such as the Redstone Crossword Puzzle App on iOS and Google Play. All of that means I've been published in every newspaper in the United States and many others around the world. Here at Grid Therapy, I can show a bit more of myself than the major publishers can allow. I hope you enjoy your time here on the crossword couch! I'd love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions. If you're interested in having a custom crossword puzzle created for your event or organization, email me at drtrent (at) gmail.com.