Parenting

  • I’m Your Biggest Fan – Watching My Son On Stage

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    My mind started wandering Thursday night. It’s been a journey that is just beginning in some ways. Thursday night my son Matt, who goes by his middle name Hunter when he’s performing, was the opening act at Moonshine Alley in Providence for recording artist Drew Baldridge. It was a great night! If you don’t know,…

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  • A Father’s Day Thought: Letting Go!

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    Happy Father’s Day to all dads and those that have acted like dads whether they be an uncle, coach or mentor.  My children are all grown and on their own now but, in some ways, you never stop being a dad. I still worry about them at times and those old “dad instincts” kicked in…

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  • Did You Ever Stop To Think….

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    A few years ago, okay many years ago, I had a very good friend give me a piece of advice that came to mind just the other day. My daughter, Sarah, was getting frustrated with my grandson, Liam. He was just being a toddler but I was reminded of what my friend told me years…

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  • Worried About the Kids, All Kids

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    I was talking to a friend of mine yesterday, basically getting caught up on what’s been going on in her life. Ironically I was at the wake for my friend Karen whom I told you about recently. I think Karen would have liked the fact that we got caught up on each other’s lives. This…

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  • Sunday Column

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    In the blogging world we’re supposed to pay attention to “likes” and “shares” so I guess a recent Facebook/Twitter post is something I should write about. I follow a Facebook page called “Offside.” It’s run by a soccer official and he publicizes pictures, articles or video of people/parents acting foolish at their child’s games. He’s…

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