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  • Sabotage !!

    Where did August go? Where did the Summer go? Today Max had kindergarten orientation, Little A had first grade orientation and Nat had junior high orientation. Max got up first, so I helped him get ready. Then Little A got ready. Then Max decided he would pull off his shoes and his socks. Then he Read more


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  • I’d rather see a sermon…

    Just thought I’d share this poem by Edgar A. Guest. It epitomizes the type of person I am striving to become. I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I’d rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear, Fine counsel Read more


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  • Something I Wish I Had Done Differently

    I lost my temper with the secretary at my child’s school. I was angry and while I did not insult her personally or anything, I was unpleasant. I apologized. I wish I had handled that differently. The school had made a couple of big errors, but she was not responsible for them and I should Read more


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  • I’ll be keeping it simple this week.

    Hopefully I will make it to the Farmer’s Market. The food is great, but I’ve actually returned empty-handed on a few occasions. Sometimes, I just like to walk around and observe the interactions between people. This weekend, the wine and jazz festival will be going on in the park nearby. Talk about great conditions for Read more


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