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And You Will Know Me by the Nickname I Just Picked Out for Myself

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

As the half dozen or so of you who have read these parental ramblings may know, I have always referred to my daughters on the blog by their nicknames – Bug and Lemon. I like their nicknames. Not too saccharine, … Continue reading →

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Baring Her Teeth in the Rain

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

It was raining slowly but it had been raining all day. We had made this same drive a few other times on a few other very memorable days. The dentist’s office was almost an hour away and today it took … Continue reading →

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Our Eyes

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Through all the sound and the tears I saw her eyes for what seemed like the first time. I look into those eyes every day. I want the connection. I want her to know that I am paying attention. I … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Pretty – Be You

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

This post is part of The Write On Project Topic: Communication The blast of color and light causes her to let go of my hand as we walk through the glass doors that magically open when we near them. Inside … Continue reading →

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A Sad Picture

Posted on June 4, 2011 by

This post is part of The Write On Project Topic: Extinction “What’s that, daddy?” The glow from the monitor lights their faces. “Those are parts from old computers, Bug.” “Why?” “Well, computers break and then people throw them away.” She … Continue reading →

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Bug the Bad Ass

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

My daughter is a bad ass. To most that meet her, ‘bad ass’ might not be the first identifier that pops into their head, but they don’t know her like I do. Many wouldn’t even know that she had a … Continue reading →

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No More Trouble

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

“We don’t neeeeeeeeeeeed no more trouble” This is the soundtrack in my car right now. My girls’ new favorite song is “No More Trouble”. Disc 2, track 10 off the Bob Marley box set, Songs of Freedom. So cool. I … Continue reading →

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Thoughtfully Learning

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Thoughts turn into words turn into actions. A very wise friend shared this idea with my wife recently who then shared it with me. It has been a constant in my head ever since and it is making me a … Continue reading →

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To My Birthday Girl

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

Tomorrow, Bug, you will be four years old. It doesn’t seem like four years ago that we met you. Those three days happened yesterday and a lifetime ago. Those were a few tough days. You sure fought to be here. … Continue reading →

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Short Gurus and My Tantrums

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

I think of myself as a pretty introspective person. I value rationality and reason and would like to believe that my behavior is dictated by sensible consideration rather than careless reaction. I suppose myself to be a thinker. I even … Continue reading →

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