Fresh Starts and "Families"
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Fresh starts, new dynamics, shared history...sometimes good, sometimes not, but optimism isn't a bad quality to bring into any group relationship. (That's a word salad sentence that belies the lighthearted essence of this.) Come hang out with me on these social media platforms that I'm probably not using to my advantage, but am using to my satisfaction. Or read more of my work on my
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Parade Pissing: Royal Wedding Version
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Welcome to Season Two! I'm starting with an observation that, while dated in this piece, is, seemingly, eternal...but doesn't have to be! For this season, I've accepted that I won't be updating my website, with each new episode so if you want to keep up, subscribe on whatever podcatcher you're using right now! Please and thank you!
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When there's time, take it
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I'm going to have to call this the end of season one (which is twice as long as I had originally intended) but I'm going to do so with a piece that means a lot to me. If you're curious, it took me four times to get through part of it. Thank you for joining me this season, I'll be back in a month or so with season two! If you subscribe on whatever podcatcher you're using, you'll be notified when season two starts. See you then! Bye! (Oh, oops, wrong podcast.)
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The Store Where You Can Find Anything
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One of those times when an everyday trip to an ordinary store was extraordinary.
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Not Bringing Sexy Back To Dinner
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A lesson I learned the hard way: Teachable moments are important in raising kids...but they can't be forced. Come back on Mondays and Friday for fresh slices! Visit me on , , or read more of my work on my !
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We've got the spirit, how 'bout you?
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School Spirit Week is an annual adventure in multi-tasking and creativity...for parents.
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Please Don't Be Six Forever and Ever
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In my family, 6-year-old kids have predictably unpredictable behavior. Watch The Kansas City Star, my Twitters, and Facebooks (both personal and for this podcast) for my re-newed column starting this month! I'm pretty excited to get going again!
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Good n' Plenty
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When your life is packed, you savor every unpacked moment. How are you? Drop me a note at or visit me on or
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Ban This!
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In 2011 "little kids in restaurants" was a controversial topic...sigh, we were so naive in 2011, weren't we? Come back for fresh slices on Mondays and Fridays!
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Overcoming Gridiron Prejudice
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There are many paths to manhood, one of my sons took the path through a football field. Come back Mondays and Fridays for a fresh slice! (And you can join me on , , or the rest of the week!)
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