The circle of life marches forward and doesn't care if the family is prepared.
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"Little kids, little problems, big kids, big problems."
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Indeed, some of her grace is a simple desire for peace and quiet away from her needy hubby, but the more significant gift is that she wants me to have meaningful experiences with my peeps too.
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I often wonder what "normal" families do on Saturdays.
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The moving truck pulled up ten years ago. A new neighbor had arrived on Preslynn. She was single and very engaging.
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But I still ponder. What should my wife and I say other than congratulations and get a job?
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It turns out the barista employment wave of the future and fantastic New York Times restaurant reviews are not enough to sustain a city.
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Seemingly out of nowhere, the Hindenburg imploded. Around 2 pm on January 6th, that floating blimp of hate that has quietly flown across America for many years finally landed.
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As the election nears, I struggle to understand why you will likely vote contrary to the values you taught me over five decades.
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And that's what the empty nest is all about, two old friends enjoying a meal, trying to recall a shared history from long ago.
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For a time, we were all Americans. Red, blue, or purple, it didn't matter. In the fall of 2001, we stood united.
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Happy Mother's Day!
At this very moment, I would like to declare that all Mothers on planet Earth shall be celebrated for the remainder of May 2020. Mothers everywhere deserve 22 more days of their kids, spouses, and partners smiling, saying thank you, and giving unexpected hugs.
More than anything (except for critical hospital supplies), our country needs a leader with empathy and sincere concern for U.S. citizens.
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A funny thing happened on the way to the baseball diamond. Young boys AND young girls have discovered a different spring sport that appeals to them.
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It was my daughter that shared the news in a text. “Dad, did you hear about Kobe Bryant?” It struck me as an odd text so I immediately called “Hi sweetie, what’s up…what about Kobe?” She said there had been a helicopter crash.
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She will forever be your little girl. But daddy only has a few, short years left. Soon you will be replaced by a guy called dad.
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Dad is in a state of shock and disbelief. It’s been well over 2 hours since we woke up and just seconds from the pay-off. But we have been grounded, including our friends.
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In a matter of minutes, I went from living as a family of four to an awkward feeling I am sharing space with roommates that I barely know. How could that happen?
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Our son is now a visitor and moving forward he always will be. Our door will always be open and he will forever be welcome with open arms.
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