My father left when I was 6 years old. The age my son is now. I don’t remember my father leaving. I remember him watching the Late Show.
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Personal Choices Talk with Children: From Tattoos to Babies
My kids are currently obsessed with tattoos. Since we saw Disney’s Moana a few weeks ago, we’ve been watching the videos from […]
Good God: Talking about ‘Him’ in Front of the Children
I’ve always thought the concept of God exists because people fear death. Still, I want my kids to be open to the idea of a higher power.
Are People Basically Good? Depends on Defining ‘Good’
The conversation started over breakfast, a thread to a tangent passed with pepper and more coffee. It stuck like syrup […]
Ghost Stories of Christmas? My Mother’s Still Haunts Me
It started when I was 6. My dad interrupted Christmas to tell me THAT MY FRIGGIN’ GRANDMOTHER WAS DEAD. And the ghost stories begin.
First Dance for Child Stirs Memories, Great Hopes in Dad
I cannot wait to listen as she puts her head on my shoulder and recounts the entire Technicolor evening of dance — good and bad.