Category Archives: Current Events

The Remains of the Day

Monday, 26 December 2011 Yesterday, Jennifer made a point of declaring that today would be Lazy Day. I declared that I would let her have her Lazy Day and, for the most part, join in. Since I like to do … Continue reading

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Why This Photo Shows That I’m the Luckiest Man on Earth

Saturday and Sunday, December 24 and 25, 2011 Here is the photo appearing on our holiday card this year: So, my intention here is to write about what I’m thankful for, but if that comes across as bragging, that’s because … Continue reading

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Perhaps They Never Will…

Friday, 23 December 2011 Today is an appropriate day to talk about Vincent Van Gogh. “Why is today an appropriate day to talk about Van Gogh?” you ask. “Is it his birthday?” No, it’s not. “Is it the anniversary of … Continue reading

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Happy Haunukka and Solstice!

Wednesday, 21 December 2011 Well, today is the shortest day of the year, with over 15 hours of darkness. Our holiday festivities began in earnest today. We actually tried to begin yesterday (Ha!NookKha began at sunset last night), but we … Continue reading

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Book Ideas for Your Offspring

Tuesday, 20 December 2011 My kids love books. Owen likes to look at picture pictures, and he loves to sit next to me and read chapter books. This year, he and I have read upwards of twenty books together, including … Continue reading

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