Watching that Last Late Show with My Father
My father left when I was 6 years old. The age my son is now. I don't remember my father leaving. I…
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Are People Basically Good? Depends on Defining ‘Good’
The conversation started over breakfast, a thread to a tangent passed with pepper and more coffee. It stuck like syrup in a…
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First Dance for Child Stirs Memories, Great Hopes in Dad
I cannot wait to listen as she puts her head on my shoulder and recounts the entire Technicolor evening of dance --…
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Camper Journal Glimpses into Family’s Past, Future and Growth
The end of that old camper is a beginning for that journal I found in it. It shows me a past where…
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Thanksgiving Tradition: Football, Parades, Name That Dead Bird
There’s no secret formula to forming those traditions – at least none I’m aware of. Well, repetition seems like a needed ingredient.
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My Competitive Son Wants Only to Win. Have I Done Wrong?
My son is obsessed with winning in sports. I wonder if he is too competitive, and what kind of child are my…
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I Bought a Knife for My 18-Month-Old. Here’s Why.
I found a small knife. Sharp and true. This would be the one that gets passed down to my son. He will…
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Anchor Memories Offer Helpful Lifelines When Things Get Crazy
When you’re feeling emotional adrift, search for one, specific “anchor” memory to ground you and bring you joy.
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Watch Family Memories Stay Strong through Timeless Keepsake
A father and daughter share a lifelong bond through a watch he bought and another she gifted to him for Christmas.
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Family Stories Can Inspire Your Kids to New Heights
We all have many stories about family and friends. Take time, think about how to present them, then give this gift to…
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