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Christmas doesn’t go as planned (or failing at parenting in the golden age of consumerism)

Years ago, when our daughter first “got” Christmas, Santa, and receiving presents just for being her – I think she was 3, almost 4 – she ran to the tree like a mad wind-up toy, her little legs pumping to … Continue reading

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“What if we skipped the gifts at Christmas?”

When I suggested “no gifts” at dinner last night, my nine-year old daughter attempted to summon superpowers she doesn’t have to shoot laser beams from her eyes to take my head off at the neck. “Bad idea, Daddy.” Yeah, I … Continue reading

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Filed under Adventures in Los Angeles, Fun & Humor, Human Nature

Happy Holidays

I wish everyone the best of holidays. Thank you for your visits and comments, and I hope for only the best of health and happiness for each of you and your families. Here are a few fun photos from our … Continue reading

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Filed under cystic fibrosis, Love