The van ride was warm and bumpy but at least we had no air conditioner whatsoever. The kids fiddled with our camera, taking videos of shanties and clothes drying on bushes until the tiny tow…

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Nicknames are a sign of affection and most of mine have a few that have come and gone over the years. But one kid in particular has had many, many. And most of them at his own insistence. When h…

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From time to time, the kids in my house behave poorly. And by time to time, I mean every few seconds. Which is totally endearing and life-giving all at the same time. The only thing more fru…

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  "Hey little brother, sneak into big brother's room. He has candy. Get some for us." What would you have done if you were around the corner from that discussion? Intervened? What a grea…

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