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A Time to Not Answer

My pulse skyrockets. I can feel my heart beating in the glands under my jaw. I'm ready to take on the world if it came after me. I feel attacked and I'm ready to defend myself and, in so doing, … Continue reading

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Homeschool: Green Eggs and Ham

I have a theory: Those who think they shouldn't homeschool because they couldn't be with their kids all day are right. And wrong. I'm no psychologist, therapist or professional child-understanding professional. I'm not even a "real dad." I'm a surrogate … Continue reading

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Siblings Yesterday, Family Today

I shift my weight onto my elbows again. I'm sprawled in my younger sister's living room chatting with my older sister and wife. It's pushing past midnight. We've been discussing adoption, surrogate parenting and the struggles, frustrations, concerns and confusion … Continue reading

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Show Me the Money!

...I haven't even seen that movie. I remember standing in the camera shop, feeling the sweat pool on my forehead. My hands were clammy, my stomach in knots, my heart pounding like I'd just swum a mile at Nationals. I … Continue reading

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Homeschooling's Not Bad for You

For those of you who actually still visit this blog proper--and don't just read the posts in an RSS reader or on Facebook--you may have noticed I added a link to Sonlight's relatively new Homeschool 101 section. And that's nice. … Continue reading

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But Mom ... I'm booooored!

Summer is quickly approaching. I know this because my snow shovel is no longer residing by my front step and the sound of many lawn mowers is in the land. Another sound may also be heard as you finish up … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Happy Filmmaker

I pause the video. The title card reads: Chaos The images that word evokes in the context of the film make me smile. In my mind, the scene plays out perfectly. 'It's going to be so cool!' I tell myself. … Continue reading

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