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A Story of my Life, Part 10

A lot of things happened over the summer I turned 19. Dad retired early from his job at Sylvania GE, where he had worked for 35 years. He didn't miss a day of work, not in 35 years--he got a perfect...

10 comments    family home growing up
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GROW UP

Just what does it mean to GROW UP? I can use these words as a put down to someone who may, in fact, just be enjoying a moment of fun. Yes, I sometimes take life way too seriously, and worse, I insist that...

6 comments    responsibility grow up
You were a nut, Dad!83

Hey Dad, I have three great kids!

Dear Dad, Ten months after you fell over backwards while dancing with Mom and instantly died of unknown causes, I birthed a baby boy. Jack was okay with naming him after you, although it caused a great...

42 comments    love life family
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Is your man a real Peter Pan?

Sitting with a friend in her garden idly chatting, as you do, we were talking about some of the men we know.  Their good points, bad points, relationships and so on.  Typical Saturday afternoon 'glass of...

48 comments    love life relationships
There are many places outside of school where children interact.76

Building Social Skills Among Homeschooled Children.

Is socialization really an issue for Homeschoolers? There are plenty of options outside of school where children can interact with others and build social skills. In fact, studies have shown that on the average homeschooled children not only are better educated, but also better adjusted socially...

21 comments    advice family education
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Why Smoking is Uncool

  Smoking used to be hip, fashionable and cool. When I was growing up almost everyone smoked. When I was a teenager I even tried it myself even though I never liked it when my father smoked. He was a chain...

6 comments    health beauty death
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How do dogs grow up and when do they stop growing?

Understanding the growth stages of the dog is very necessary in order to provide the furry friend with the best care. Compared to humans, canine growth rate is very fast. Although considered to be inaccurate...

0 comments    dog grow up puppy stop growing
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Rascals or Angels

Im fairly loose when it comes to how I view children. Some children have everything they want, some have everything they need. There's a difference. Some children's needs are astronomical and no one cares....

1 comment    money children parents
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Being a Kid in the Late 60s and Early 70s

As you get older you tend to think back to when you were younger and about all of the things that have changed. I am certainly grateful for the vast improvements in technology that have occured just since...

55 comments    hubchallenge growing up 70s
Best buddies !!!76

Inspiring life quotes

My inspiring life quotes is a funny take based on the trials of my childhood in a household full of kids.

14 comments    life humour growing up
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