February 2012
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A Year With a Colonel: Installment One
In exactly two weeks, Atticus will be one year old. I am pleased and, I’ll admit, more than a little surprised to be able to report that he has not only survived the ordeal but, against great odds, has grown into a beautiful, happy, and thriving toddler. Shocking that we managed it, really, given that a year ago the nearest thing to childcare experience I had was seventeen years of looking...
January 2012
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On the origin of civic duty
Watching the State of the Union Address last night, I couldn’t help but think that ever since Obama took office, I see the same Facebook ad over and over again. Seriously, for, like, three years. It’s the one where a mildly disappointed-looking president tells me that he thinks I should become a math or science teacher. Well, you know what I think, Facebook Obama ad? You’re...
March 2011
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February 2011
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