Category Archives: family

When the books talk back.

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

As you may have surmised after spending any time here, I like books. As a consequence of me being their daddy, my kids like books, too. Of course, they’re still learning to read. My 6-year old handles herself pretty well, … Continue reading →

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Here’s to you, Mom, on your birthday!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

I originally wrote this for my mother’s birthday a few years ago, and realized the following year that I’d used up all of the coolest anecdotes and funniest little bits the first time around. So, I decided to make this … Continue reading →

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A new addition to Clan Ward!

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

Relax. This new member is of the four-legged variety. Say hello to “Dexter.” He’s a stray taken in by a friend, who then offered him to us, as the girls had been clamoring for a “kitty cat” for a while … Continue reading →

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TO THE BOOK FAIR!

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

Ah, the book fair, that beloved annual grade-school ritual. When I was but a wee lad, I used to so look forward to the school book fair. I was one of the lucky kids who learned to love books and … Continue reading →

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Lost? My wife and her search dog can find you.

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Those of you who read this space with any frequency know that I’ve mentioned the volunteer work my wife performs as part of a search and rescue team of dogs and their specially-trained handlers. The team assists law enforcement to … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mom!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

I originally wrote this for my mother’s birthday a couple of years ago, and realized the following year that I’d used up all of the coolest anecdotes and funniest little bits the first time around. So, I decided to make … Continue reading →

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Twas the day before Christmas….

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

So, here we are: Christmas Eve. My shopping is long done. Anybody still fighting crowds at Walmart or the malls has a death wish, so far as I’m concerned. The only people for whom I feel sorry on this day … Continue reading →

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Editing, writing, and ice cream…oh my!

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

Well, I guess I’ve got nothing really exciting to blog about today. No rants, no shameless whoring, no Bucs. So, that leaves us with a “Day in the Life” post. In keeping with my master plan for Saturday, the item … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mom!

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

I originally wrote this for my mother’s birthday last year, and after attempting to write up a new version, I came to realize that I’d used up all the coolest anecdotes and funniest little bits back then. So, I guess … Continue reading →

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Conversations with my daughter.

Posted on September 15, 2010 by

So, Addy’s getting ready for school this morning, and I ask her what she thinks she’ll be doing today. Her teacher’s been talking to them about space, astronauts and whatnot, so I’ve been interested in hearing what she’s taking away … Continue reading →

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