Through My Daughter’s Eyes
When my daughter was born everything about my life came into focus. If ever I had trouble sensing the choice and the value of each of my actions, if ever…
Happy Birthday, Dad
He grew up in a poor family of 11 on what was literally the wrong side of the tracks- the country side. The country kids swam in the city’s reservoir…
Aah, Summer Slavery
So, one way to involve our kids in our quest to be more responsible is to stop allowances and start JOBS. For the first time they are earning the pittance…
Piano Lessons
Sitting at my grandmother’s piano a few months ago, I remembered my resolve to teach my children at least as much about music as I have learned. (and we’re doing…
Summer Games
Seems like we don’t play as much during the school year. A few of our favorites: Rummikub Uno Blind man’s bluff with all the lights out Bottom Wars on the…