Category: Family
Parenting, Relationships, Kids’ Activities, Family Events, Traditions, Creative Projects, Support Systems.
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I was busy being in the moment. Me and the kids and family had a great daddy weekend.
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I sat down with attorney today for the first time. It was our first time meeting in person. Tomorrow morning, her and I sit down with the judge, my wife, and my wife’s attorney to sort this family-damaging shyt out. Sorry for the profanity. I intended to be completely professional. I’m beyond confident in our…
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There are so many ways to earn income. I try to put on friends and family as often as possible when I find news ways to save or earn money. Most of the ways are passive (via referrals and things like that) or ways that involve what they do day to day regularly. It’s painful…
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I took a walk to get Annie some food from the pet store, came back home, and wrote 2800 words. Fiction. I guess. I imagined myself as an old man in the hospital being visited by my adult children who have children of their own. I can’t say exactly where the inspiration came from. I…
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In the shower this morning, I thought of a game to play with the kids while we’re driving. My daughter is 3 now, so she’ll be a Pro at her colors. My son, who will turn 6 next month should be wizard level. The Game We’ll each choose a color. The first person to spot…
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I spent the weekend with family at my parent’s. For most it, I forgot my phone existed — which is normally how it goes. That’s something I appreciate. It confirms my suspicion that I reach for the internet when I don’t feel connected to what’s going on around me. I’m probably not the only one.…
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Most of the things on my plate are voluntary. The not optional, heavy hitters still suck away a lot of emotional labor. I am looking for a little breaking point. Soon. Soon enough I’ll have one huge weight off my shoulder. I’ve seen it. I’ve dreamed about it two nights in a row.
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I made a couple of crucial mistakes in not hiring an attorney soon enough and rushing to hire a piece-of-sh*t attorney. Now, unfortunately, a good attorney is forced to clean up the mess.
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Granpa is so weak now. His voice hasn’t lost any of its volume nor his conversational responses their curtness. His body is letting him down. I’m sure it’s difficult for anyone to watch their body fail. I imagine it’s especially tough for a man. Us men – who are hardwired for protecting, providing, and wearing…
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I’m beyond blessed to be an intersection of two large families that care about the members on a level that can’t be articulated.
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It would be cool to have a relationship with my aging mother. But like the buildings I knew as a child, she’s welcome to continue existing in my past.