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Category: Other Writing

Gamer Kids: Hopscotch

Posted on 01/08/201201/08/2012 by Backpacking Dad

I don’t like mornings. This morning I liked mornings even less. “I told her “No, maybe later,” and awaited the plaintive butwhys. They came, and I endured, eyes still closed tight against the bright day. Not right now, not this early. Surely we can wait until at least afternoon to play video games.” Read more…

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How I Nearly Ruined Christmas: A True Story.

Posted on 12/26/2011 by Backpacking Dad

The day  was supposed to be easy. We were just going to go get a Christmas tree at a lot. Instead… “We sat in the Denny’s and while my wife looked for another lot, I sat in frustrated, moody monotonous silence, occasionally snapping at the kids when they got too loud. Every word out of…

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Kickin’ It, Robe-Style

Posted on 11/02/201111/02/2011 by Backpacking Dad

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Self, today is the day I will post a picture of myself in a robe, and then caption it in several possibly humorous or perhaps thoughtful ways“? So…just me, huh?   Robe. I love my robe.

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