Monthly Archives: September 2010

Yielding to Death

I just heard Lily tell Jake “I wish dogs would never die.” Our sweet beloved Katie is struggling again. Lily continued “Maybe its better if a dog stays alive until the last person in the family passes away, that way … Continue reading

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Meat & Potato Albums

“Dad, let’s play Desert Island Discs!” This is the response Lisa and I get when Jake finds out that there is no iPod in the car (Jake is the house DJ for our car.) Since we have a half hour … Continue reading

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Joan Crawford and The Precious Stone

“Dad, did you know that Joan Crawford is not her real name?” This is not the question a Father expects from his twelve year old son in 2010. First because he is making reference to bye gone Hollywood film star. … Continue reading

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Falling Forward

The last few hours of summer feel like a race against time. It is a day before school starts. Jake and his mother spend it rushing to get last minute items. In the middle of this errand filled day Jake … Continue reading

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Happy Baby Acupuncture

A golden needle may be the key to Jake’s personality. Lisa heard that if you received acupuncture in your third trimester you can relieve stress in the womb. The Chinese have practiced this procedure for thousands of years. Our groovy … Continue reading

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