Tag Archives: to be

The Curious Question of Is: pt. 4

About moving past parenthood: a story Sam’s wife Dakota (I smile happily) was a lovely little girl.  Maybe even spoiled because she was so cute and smart and charming.  Did well in school.  Had friends.  Went to college.  Once there, … Continue reading

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The Curious Question of Is: pt. 3

Okay, so you are going to be very impressed and entertained by this set of slick charts I’ve made up for you.  Really.  You will be. Our hero is SAM.  No, Sam, not specifically you.  Just—Sam.  We pass by all … Continue reading

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The Curious Question of Is: pt. 2

So in one of the comments to that woeful empty nest piece I did the other day, a young friend of mine (as long as you haven’t gotten married or had kids, I would consider you young if you were … Continue reading

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The Curious Question of Is: pt.1

Strange and mystical verb that: to be. Is. There really is no hard and fast definition for this verb, and yet we use it a million times a day.  We live on the edge of a mystery, but manage to … Continue reading

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