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February 24, 2009

Generational Curses

I am spilt and poured out like water from a glass tipped over. I want to dissipate into vapor, but it isn’t humid enough. So I lie spilt in a shock on the ground.

I cried because she reminded me of myself. I cried because I have spent my life trying to forget what she brought back into my reality. I didn’t want to remember that night in the abandoned building, but as she spoke, the memory passed quickly before my eyes. I turned my face and bowed my head in shame. [more]

October 7, 2008

The Wrecking Crew

I haven’t written anything for a week or two. It’s not for lack of content or even opportunity. After all, K-Man is in the midst of potty training and G-d knows, there’s plenty of (pardon the pun) poop to write about during this phase. It’s tough to avoid writing about the kid crapping in the backyard, or proudly declaring that he peed on the floor. Attaboy! For some reason, fun (or funny) as it might be – I just couldn’t quite put “pen to paper” on that. I needed some inspiration. Not just another “look what my kid did” story. I found it last night. [more]

April 7, 2008

A father's legacy

A recent string of events has led me to give a significant amount of thought to the idea of my legacy for K-Man. What kind of lessons will I teach him that he can take through his life? Which of those “My dad always said…” philosophies will he use in different situations – good or bad? Will I be able to provide him with a solid foundation, which will allow him to develop healthy self-esteem and even healthier relationships with family and friends? [more]