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Rough Couple Of Weeks

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Alan

Some say that bad things happen in threes. If that is true…then Christopher should be well on his way to having his life pick up here at any moment because, here lately? He can’t get a break. It all started … Continue reading →

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In Stride

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Alan

It’s not easy being 10, I imagine. When I was 10, I didn’t have the kind of pressure Christopher has on him these days. He’s in 5th grade and has homework and sports and friends and family and…well…maybe my life … Continue reading →

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Homework Headaches (And Why I Will Never Become A 4th Grade Teacher)

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Alan

Tuesday night is the absolute WORST night of television ever…so I was reading stuff on the internet again. I HATE when I do that because there are so many better options on the internet and yet it’s the boob tube … Continue reading →

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Homework Breakdown

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Alan

Can I just tell you…one of the joys of parenting has been the load of homework that my 4th grader has been bringing home every night. Between English and Science and Math and Art and Reading and THEN he has … Continue reading →

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Getting It Done

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Alan

Safe to say that the 4th grade has presented some challenges for our oldest. He’s doing his best and learning that school is a full-time job and, even though it’s difficult, he can do it with concentration and willpower. He’s … Continue reading →

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Homeworking

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Alan

I’m 41 years old. I’ve been out of school since 1991. Since then, I’ve had maybe 14 days of training at various jobs and other than that? Nuthin’. Until now. I’m not gonna lie…my wife handles this most of the time, … Continue reading →

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What He REALLY Is Thankful For

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Alan

What goes on in a 7-year old mind? This past Thanksgiving, Christopher’s teacher gave him a work assignment. He just recently brought it home. Soooo…what is he thankful for? Well, let’s take a look…shall we? Sooooo…bad spelling aside (he’s actually … Continue reading →

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