Monthly Archives: November 2003

Thanksgiving blessings

Leaning back in my ergonomically correct office chair, I review the day’s work ahead of me and bemoaned the fact that I would prefer to be in bed and not sitting here trying to develop an idea for my weekly … Continue reading

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Tube off, talk on

Every child is home-schooled. Somewhere between pre-school and college, most children enter a group educational experience. Whatever their age when they enter “school,” the fact remains that first and foremost every child is home-schooled. Within that first educational experience lies … Continue reading

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Hush money, bribe or incentive?

I would never bribe my children to behave, but I have at times figured out what each wanted that I had and the rate of exchange to get them to do what I want them to do in return. That … Continue reading

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Origami Christmas

Each guest brought their own specialty to my son’s moving-away party. Neighbors and family shared their specialties in food and entertainment. One guy barbecued salmon, sausages and pork chops. A couple men gutted and carved jack-o’-lanterns with the children. Others … Continue reading

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