Rediscovering my comfort music The other day a Guns N’ Roses song came on the radio that was one of my core pieces of music in my teens. Then I saw a classical guitar cover of a Metallica song on Facebook. The same day Rage Against the Machine (with a lot blanked out) was on […]
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The end of March Break 2020
The six-month long March/Easter/May 24/Summer Break of 2020 is finally drawing to a close. It has been a turducken kind of a break from school. Sure, there was that chunk of time in the spring when virtual learning was supposed to be a thing. Some kids (including one of mine) did some school work and […]
Parenting
Family Taken Prisoner in Own Home
We are trapped. Our home has been invaded by someone who makes it impossible for us to get around in our own house. We can’t go anywhere without running into barriers and locks. Her movement around the house keeps us all on edge since we have no idea what she is going to do or […]
Sexual Health Education
Pregnancy Options: Abortion
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My Big Lie – 35 Years Later
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Dad Guide
New Dad Guide: Support Your Partner
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Fatherhood
10 Lessons From 10 Years as a Dad
This week my oldest daughter turned 10, which also means I have been a dad for 10 years. I'd like to … [Read More...]