Tag Archives: Growing Up

A Fleeting Glance

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Alan

11:07am on Monday, August 6th. I am mowing the front yard when Christopher comes out of the garage with his bike. I’m less than 5 hours from boarding a plane and being gone for almost 2 weeks. This past weekend … Continue reading →

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Making Your Bed

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Alan

Today my son forgot his homework for school. Lucky for him, I was home and willing to bring it to him but it made me wonder…at what age do I say, “You forgot it, you suffer the consequences”? There is … Continue reading →

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And Then “Toy Story 3” Happened…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Alan

Christopher & Teddy You remember the storyline of “Toy Story 3,” right? If not…let’s recap. Woody and his pals are put in a box and are ready for the junkheap because their “boy”, Andy, is all grown up and has … Continue reading →

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Time Keeps On Slipping (x2) Into The Future

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Alan

We all know the song…right? Steve Miller Band. “Fly Like An Eagle.” 1976. Well crap….here ya go then… It’s not Bob Dylan but the lyrics go like this… Time keeps on slippin’, slippin’, slippin’  Into the future  Time keeps on … Continue reading →

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The End Of “Things”

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Alan

I hate clutter. I don’t like messiness. It drives me crazy when there are little piles of stuff everywhere. And when you have 2 kids, you KNOW it’s gonna happen. I can’t help myself that I’m a neat freak. Truth … Continue reading →

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