Category: Family Life

Birthday Lesson Learned

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Recently, 6yo became 7yo. Because weekdays are bad for everybody, her birthday party was held on a Sunday.  It was a small affair with family and a few close friends. … Read more »

Rocks….so much fun.

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I love rocks. Who doesn’t? Granted, they’re not very fun when you’re digging….or when they hit your car…..or when you’re caught in a landslide…or when you’re being stoned to death…. Read more »

Is it August Yet?

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Despite common assumptions, most teachers do not go into the profession because they have off for the summer.  I would be perfectly fine (in fact, I would prefer) if the… Read more »

The Witching Hour

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My children are generally happy and content kids.  When I’m home with them in the summers we have very nice days.  During the school year, they are both happy where… Read more »

Road Tripping

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This week, while I’m on vacation, I’ll be blogging from my phone. Expect some weak editing. But go ahead and judge. I’ll be in a beach chair soaking up the… Read more »

Fatherliness

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Happy Father’s Day to anyone who has or has been a father. Here’s shot of my father, with my family, looking fatherly at a wedding in November of 1983:  … Read more »

Happy Early Father’s Day!

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We won’t be able to celebrate Father’s Day with Jim on Sunday because the kids and I are headed on a week-long beach vacation that day.  After all, what better… Read more »