Tag Archives: Family

How can I … ?

How can I tell my son to watch his language when the Metro system has a poster-sized advertisement that includes the phrase “go to hell”? How can I teach my son to drive carefully when a local government representative only … Continue reading

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday (The 18th Birthday Edition)

Happy Birthday! I am so proud of you!

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Twenty Days

What would I have done differently if I knew this time last year that I only had 20 more days to talk to my Dad, to see his smile, to share his pride in my children? Would I have given … Continue reading

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Satisfied With Good Things

Psalm 103 is a standard part of the Ash Wednesday service in the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer. The whole Psalm is very powerful, but when we said the Psalm on Wednesday, I was struck most by the first section : … Continue reading

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Lessons From The Mat

My son is wrapping up his last year of wrestling today, making his second and final appearance in the “national” championship tournament for his league. Over the years, I have gone from barely being able to watch his matches to … Continue reading

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