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Tag Archives: family
Inside a Norman Rockwell painting
I’m sitting in the front yard, saved from the heat by the shade of the maple and elms, watching seven kids running a lemonade stand near the street. They’re selling raspberry lemonade for twenty-five cents a cup, probably losing a … Continue reading
Overheard Around The House…
Getting ready to leave the house the other day, Grace said, “Mom, you forgot to brush my hair!” “That’s okay, honey,” Char responded. “We’re running late, so we’ll have to do it later.” “Mom!” Grace hollered, “I’m gonna get cavities!” … Continue reading
I can't make sense of this math…
Last week, while they were on Spring Break, Char piled up all the kids and took them to the YMCA to play in the morning. Then they went to an early showing of “Horton Hears a Who.” After the movie, … Continue reading
"Do you know what that sound is, Daddy?"
This probably won’t translate very well into this arena, but I had to try. Here’s the scene: I’m sitting at the kitchen table last night about 10:30p. Abby was having trouble sleeping after taking a late afternoon nap. So she’s … Continue reading
This is truly amazing…
Every once in a while, something comes my way that is truly amazing. I’ve been around a lot of kids in quite a few pools, but I’ve never seen anything quite like this. Watch the video all the way through … Continue reading
Is This Really Necessary?
A school committee in Portland Maine approved a plan this week to begin distributing birth control to students… in sixth grade. And not only is parental consent or notification not required, it’s actually against the law. In fact, once a … Continue reading
When I grow up, I want to be…
Lily turns seven tomorrow. On the way to school recently we were discussing what she and Jack want to be when they grow up. Not surprisingly, Jack wants to be a spy, like his Dad. Lily, on the other hand, … Continue reading
What I want for Christmas
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