By Patrick Danz I Love the Laughter That Fills Our Home
“Dad, can we wrestle?” That is a frequent request in my home these days. I have three children: nine, seven,…
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Don’t Miss Your Kid’s Childhood By Getting Mad at the Little Stuff
Miniature football helmets are everywhere. On any given day, my son’s room is littered with them, with most of the…
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I’ll Never Forget the Magic Grandpa Made With His Trains
Basements. Some are warm and inviting, others are cold and damp. Some are just plain scary. My grandpa’s basement, though,…
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Teachers Don’t Know How to Feel About Going Back to School Either
Teaching has always been a difficult profession, in my opinion. As a high school teacher, I often feel as though…
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Everything I Know About Caring For People I Learned Cutting Lawns With My Dad
When I hear the phrase work ethic, I always think about my own father. For as long as I can remember,…
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I’m Grateful For This Extra Time With My Kids
While it’s indeed strange to be “quarantined” at home for an extended period of time, I’m continually reminded of just…
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You’re an Awesome Mom, But Sometimes I Miss My Wife
Having three children is wonderful, but certainly not without its challenges. On any given day, parents face a litany of…
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Sometimes You Need a Reminder that Experience is the Best Teacher
“You don’t tug on Superman’s cape.” Jim Croce made that abundantly clear, in addition to a host of other don’ts…
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Our Kids Watch Every Move, So Let’s Set a Good Example
It’s a good thing he was there. Had he not been, I may have thrown a club. His presence, not…
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A Moment at Grandpa’s Tree
If adulthood has made one thing clear it’s that money doesn’t grow on trees, but it sure seemed to every…
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Rule #1 of Copier Code: Own the Jam
Anyone who has ever taught in a school, or served in some secretarial or administrative capacity, can share a horror…
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Grandpa’s Leather Chair is Still Teaching Me
The crimson rug at 211 Vinewood covered most of the hardwood. Living room golf was one of my favorite pastimes,…
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