Author Archives: Daddy Scratches

Rare photographic evidence that proves my children occasionally can occupy the same space without World War III breaking out

Rare photographic evidence that proves my children occasionally can occupy the same space without World War III breaking out
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OK, I confess: The only reason I was able to capture this photo is because… [read the rest]

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Rainbows and singing children … because I’m more than just F-bombs and neurotic psychobabble. (Granted, not much more.)

Somewhere Over the Rainbow (a terribly hackneyed title at best, but not used without reason, so just go with me on this one, OK?)
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Earlier this evening, Jayna and I were eating dinner on the porch together when… [read the rest]

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Lest anyone think I’m not a total wild man…

Lest anyone think I'm not a total wild man...
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Among the many things I can’t afford, a new iPhone is one of them. So you can imagine my dismay when… [read the rest]

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Jayna: 6 years

Dear Jayna, Here is a visual representation of the past year of your life: Except with more “AAAGHHHHH!!!” and less “WEEEEEEE!!!” Just days after your fifth birthday, we sold our house in Massachusetts and bought one in Pennsylvania. Just days after that, your grandfather died suddenly and unexpectedly, and when I think about the nightmarish experience of telling you and your brother, and of you tearfully responding with, “But I wanted to go swimming with Popop!,” I could crumble. You loved him, and he loved you, and I’m so sorry he’s gone. And now I’m going to change the subject… [read the rest]

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There’s a storm brewing … a storm of BLOGGING, that is! Yeah, baby! (Sorry; just trying to manufacture some excitement around here while I figure out what to do next.)

There's a storm brewing ... a storm of BLOGGING, that is! Yeah, baby! (Sorry; just trying to manufacture some excitement around here while I figure out what to do next.)
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Actually, I’m working on my annual letter to my lovely daughter, and there’s a reason why, very early on in this blog’s evolution, I switched from writing my children monthly letters to writing my children yearly letters, and that reason is… [read the rest]

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