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Jun.09.2009
Overheard: my son Kyle (12) giving a lesson on the Greek myths to Max, Jonah, and Cameron. All are in 6th grade, but Kyle goes to a different school. (Over wrestling noises and shouting.)  Kyle: Shut up you guys! Let me finish my story! So Athena versed Poseidon for the island of Athens. And Zeus...
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Apr.25.2009
Selected Journal Writings  April 24th Conversation between me and my oldest son in the car as I'm driving him to school: Me: “I’m going to the library this afternoon. Do you want me to pick up any books for you?” Daniel (15): “I hate books. When I graduate from high school I will never read another...