Category Archives: kids

Sea turtle nests protected by state and federal law

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jim Cota

There are signs common in Florida and other coastal areas warning of potential fines and imprisonment for various offenses related to endangered sea turtles and their nests. The provisions are fairly specific yet wide-ranging. Florida state law provides protection against … Continue reading →

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Is the ‘parenting bargain’ worth it?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jim Cota

Parenting is quite a bit like the human reproductive process: a few moments of pleasure followed by several months of discomfort, culminating in an event that– for most people– requires hospitalization. Is it worth it? Continue reading →

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Sometimes you just have to stop to smell…

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Jim Cota

I took Grace to the restroom at the ballpark today and then stood around waiting for her for several minutes. She finally came out and said, “Sorry that took so long, Dad.” “It’s okay, honey,” I replied, “but why did … Continue reading →

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If you’re reading this, you probably agree. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Jim Cota

Today’s #trust30 prompt is: It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps … Continue reading →

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“Home is wherever I’m with you…”

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Jim Cota

Some things are simply too good not to share. This certainly falls into that category. I encourage you to watch Jorge & Alexa Narvaez and their delightful rendition of “Home” by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros. It might just … Continue reading →

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Your life should be awesome…

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jim Cota

Tell your parents, tell your friends, tell your co-workers, tell your children: Your life should be awesome. It can be–it will be–and it’s all up to you. So says, Neil Pasricha, author of “The Book of Awesome” and the blog … Continue reading →

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Lily’s Creek

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Jim Cota

After hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Thursday, we stopped on the way back out of the park and walked down to a clear (and very cold) mountain stream. The kids had changed out of their boots … Continue reading →

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“I’m sorry, Dad.”

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Jim Cota

So, the night before last, Jack has the idea that he knows how to make it snow. He puts his pajamas on inside out, flushes an ice cube down the toilet, and sleeps with a spoon under his pillow. He … Continue reading →

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Grandma and the Elves

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Jim Cota

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

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What I want for Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2005 by Jim Cota

Char has been asking me what I want for Christmas (in fact, since the name draw, so has Marjie) so I’ve been putting some thought into the issue. Unfortunately, I’ve been having trouble coming up with ideas. In fact, I’ve … Continue reading →

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