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Jun.12.2012 In defense of Fred Rogers Honestly, I can't believe I have to write a post defending someone as genuinely influential and amazing as Fred Rogers. But his legacy came under attack again last week during a now-widely discussed high school commencement speech. David McCullough, an English teacher and son of historian David...	Mar.04.2010 My sons new mother This morning I woke up with my middle son on my mind. Wondering how I could communicate with him better. Feeling a little frustrated with him last night and understanding after sleep that I am the adult and I have to find a way to not make him feel uncomfortable in his own skin. He is indeed a...
May.18.2009 One little, two little, three little ... Guess what? Are you sitting down? With all the excitement about my recent accolades, I forgot to mention the most important news of all. My book, "Cryo Kid -- Drawing a New Map" (www.cryokid.com) is written in part about the discovery of eight half-siblings (scattered across the U.S.) for...	May.11.2008 A Tribute to My Mom, Elga I had nearly forgotten it was Mother’s Day until my beloved turned to me this morning, shortly after I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and with a loving, manly voice said, “Happy Mommy’s Day!” It took me a moment as I envisioned a calendar in my mind – yep – he was right. It was Mother’s Day. How...
Mar.26.2008 Renewal at the Coast I've always had what I, at least, consider a special relationship with the sea. It's very near where I was born (in Santa Cruz, California), and where I go whenever I seek rest and renewal. It has been the perfect place to be this week. Soon, my taxes will be due, and soon, I will be on the road,...