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What’s Good for the Goose


Amidst the seemingly endless parade of art projects, desk clean-outs, and partially depleted school supplies that have been coming home over the past few weeks, my son brought home a portfolio of his work from his Gifted Support program.  My wife and I sat down to look at the contents this weekend and, of course, [...]

Posted 18 June 2013 † damian § Fatherhood § Portfolio § Reflection ‡ Comments (0) °

The Best Five Minutes


Happy New Year! While it’s a brand new (Gregorian) calendar year, educators in the US are just about smack in the middle of the school year.  Seasonal Affective Disorder notwithstanding, it’s easy to get a little down in the period post-Christmakwanzukkah festivities.  The trees come down, the lights get put away, the gift-giving and family [...]

Posted 01 January 2013 † damian § Fatherhood ‡ Comments (1) °

Pressing Pause


Just taking a few minutes out of the hectic holiday season to wish everyone a happy, peaceful, restful week-and-change off from work.  The work we do with other people’s kids is of paramount importance, no doubt, but I’m taking this time to completely focus on my own kids (and wife) and enjoy some uninterrupted time [...]

Posted 23 December 2012 † damian § Fatherhood ‡ Comments (0) °