My wife and I just returned from dropping off our daughter, #4, to college. She's the first of our children to attend post-high school education, though her mother and I both graduated with Bachelor's degrees. Some friends and family have asked if we are sad or will be okay with her gone. Well-meaning to be … Continue reading This is What We Worked For
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Your children are the product of your training
Ho boy. This is going to upset some people. And if I do offend some of my friends, I'm not trying to crush your spirit. I hope you take this with some salt and try to glean something from my rantings. Everywhere I look, it's obvious that there are multiple generations of people that are … Continue reading Your children are the product of your training
2020 Year End Review
I wouldn't be a blogger if I didn't have an obligatory End of 2020 post. Someday, I'll look back at this and think "What a crazy time that was!" Not going to do a play-by-play, but there are a few moments and epiphanies that I had this year that I want to capture for myself. … Continue reading 2020 Year End Review
Not Everything is About Race
I was listening to a white man, who is married to a Hispanic woman, share his outrage over racism in 2020. This man married a native South American - can't recall which country he said she was from. Spanish was her first and dominant language. She had also learned English. I believe he even said … Continue reading Not Everything is About Race
A Father’s Birthday Wish Come True
Today's my birthday. Not a big deal for me, but I have a wife and 7 children, so it's impossible not to celebrate. But I was given one of the best presents I could ask for yesterday. My 2nd daughter, Eva, turns 16 in 2 days. She's very thoughtful and kind, friendly to most strangers, … Continue reading A Father’s Birthday Wish Come True
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