To My Son at 12
My son, you are 12 years old. You are a young boy in the last days before you become a…
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My son, you are 12 years old. You are a young boy in the last days before you become a…
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Continue ReadingA few weeks ago I was sitting on a bench at the playground watching my three kids run around like…
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