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Lies, Myths, and Truths

I believe that people who write for an outlet are a strange group of people. We run scenarios of all types through our head for any event possible. The scenes go from hilarious to sad to frightening to happy. We … Continue reading

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You’ll Miss It When It’s Gone

I find it funny that as I grow older, I can hear some of the phrases my elders used to say to me coming out of my own mouth. Some of the thoughts are less serious than others, and some, … Continue reading

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Single Child Syndrome

I have often told, bragged, that we are very fortunate with our child. It is no secret that we are older parents, and I worried about how life was going to be with a young child while we became familiar … Continue reading

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First Date

Yesterday evening I prepared to go out on a date. I was nervous. I wanted everything to be perfect. I went and took a shower. When I came out, I found my clothes set out on the bed. My slacks, … Continue reading

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Oh to have the energy of the youth

I have written before about being an older dad and the joys of seeing the world through the eyes of an eight year old. I love having talks with my daughter and letting her share her imagination and point of … Continue reading

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Words can hurt – when they echo back

I find it appropriate that my first entry occurs on New Year’s Day and that it centers on quitting. The two seem to go hand-in-hand for so many people. Many people might think I have this backwards. New Year’s has … Continue reading

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