Dr. Leopold’s Problem with Contentment
by Joann Kobin
1984
Edgar stands behind his wife, Lisa, whose hands are flapping around in his sister-in-law’s yellow rubber gloves, and offers to finish the dishes for her. Kitchens make her nervous. Even this sleek, newly remodeled one, with its granite countertops. “I really don’t mind finishing up,” she says. “Just keep me company.” And she goes on to tell Edgar he has a beautiful family—a brother with a good, dry sense of humor, a sister-in-law who’s not in the least freaked out by feeding eighteen people and keeping track of everyone’s preferences and whims. “Lovely children, adorable grandchildren . . .”