It’s no secret by now that I’m a Canadian ex-pat. I moved to California when I was 19, chasing after a girl. Fifteen years later I’m still in California. Fifteen years later I’m still chasing after that girl, but she chases back, and we both chase our kids. For a few years after the move…
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Logical Thinking in a Three-Almost-Four-Year Old
“I love Disneyland!” Erin exclaimed. This was unsurprising. Of course she loves Disneyland. But she followed this announcement with an example of a perfect syllogism, and I was completely floored. “At Disneyland there’s nothing I don’t like,” she began. “I don’t like monsters,” she continued. “So there’s no monsters at Disneyland!” She concluded. This is…
I Don’t Think She’s Ever Seen Sweeney Todd, But Now I’m Not Sure
“Daddy,” Erin began, around a mouthful of English muffin, “I would miss you if you died.” Oh god. “Well thanks, babe,” I replied, trying to keep my voice as calm as hers, my tone as matter-of-fact. “I don’t want you to die,” she concluded, having thought about for a second. “Okay then.” I couldn’t muster…