Category: Fatherhood
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Zombies vs. the Monkey Prodigy: Creativity Should Thrive in School, but. . .
Hey, how’s that for another long title? Okay, so I was apologizing, well almost, about my absence the last three days because of being in Father’s Day weekend bliss. But I also missed my youngest boy’s latest blog post in the midst of all of that. Please go check it out. By the way, he is…
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Mad Libs for Father’s Day
Okay, so maybe a little late for Father’s Day, but honestly, it was such a joy to have all three boys with me for so long that I couldn’t be bothered with getting online. I love you guys, but this place feels more like home when they are here, and what a great weekend it…
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Sons, Dads, a Preview and a Musical Interlude
Well, I’ve talked a lot about my sons on this blog, but not nearly enough since April, the month which really kicked the poetry side of things off here on the Dad Poet. Most recently I celebrated Jon’s high school graduation here, and before that I boasted a bit about the writer. They have all…
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Poems On the Fridge
We talked before about refrigerator poetry, but I just realized that I hadn’t shared any yet from my own kitchen. So here is a quick sample of what my boys, friends and family get up to when they are in my kitchen. Don’t fault them too for to. Articles get lost beneath appliances, or are…
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The “Prodigy”
I am in a hurry to get ready for tonight’s Poetry Under the Paintings, in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. And by some slim chance that you reading this actually live near here, I urge you to come along. Bring a chair and if you’re daring, a poem (yours or a favorite) to read to the group. It’ll…
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Graduation and Songs on the Sidewalk
After the graduation ceremony and dinner last night, as we were gathering on the sidewalk waiting for Jon’s buddies to come pick him up. Jonathan’s friend Zane pulled out his ipod and told my son he was going to play something to make him choke up. Within moments “The Cave,” by Mumford and Sons started…
