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Saber

Posted on 01/09/2009 by Backpacking Dad

Have I ever told you about the old cavalry saber my father had hanging in the living room? I invaded two countries with that sword. After my parents separated and my father left, my mother and sister and I moved off the rez into the the smelly little industrial town across the river. I was…

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A Note on Pronunciation

Posted on 01/06/2009 by Backpacking Dad

Dear Erin, This will matter further on up the road. Pronunciation, correct pronunciation, is the hallmark of an educated person. In all of your future endeavours you will be judged firstly and most harshly on your ability to communicate the ideas in your head. No matter how brilliant you are and become, if you can't…

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Surprise

Posted on 01/05/2009 by Backpacking Dad

I never thought I could crave a snot-filled kissor a sugar-sticky finger in my eye. Just think, kid, if you were a strangerI’d punch you in the balls for that.

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