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As a parent of several children who have grown to be successful, productive, compassionate adults, I offer a few words that I HOPE are wise.
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I was sitting in my family room this evening watching my favorite television show (not that I watch much TV)…
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As I stood amongst some peers last week, bragging without shame about my children, one of the fellows kindly listening…
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As I type this it’s Sunday afternoon, November 12, 2006. Two days ago, November 10th was the Marine Corps’ Birthday…
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