Tag Archives: Family

Period Tea Education Sex Party

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

I’m confused. Don’t all moms prepare their girls for the natural process of menstruation? Do young girls in healthy relationships with their father normally inform him when she starts her first period? I suppose most Dads are completely absent from … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on my Girl

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

My ex-wife’s 3rd marriage occurs on Friday. It’ll be her second temple marriage. Whatever the event schedule is that day, the kids will be done by 8:00 PM and I’ll be at their house (4 hours away from mine) waiting … Continue reading →

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The Good Ones

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Contrary to the impression I may have given by what I’ve posted previously, by coming out and leaving my previous belief system, I HAVE had positive, rewarding and nurturing experiences with: Family Friends Acquaintances Here are some of the good … Continue reading →

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Gay Mormon Suicides

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

Joanna Brooks is a well known writer on religion.  Her latest article details the tragic consequences of the status quo for Mormon homosexuals: Suicide Leads to Calls for Improved Treatment of LGBT Mormons I had to respond and comment with … Continue reading →

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Divorce Guilt

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Anyone who is divorced with children knows exactly what I’m talking about. For those of you more fortunate among us who have never been tormented so, let me explain… Divorce Guilt doesn’t refer to feeling bad about what you may … Continue reading →

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12 Summer Highlights…so far

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

The kids are with me for most of the Summer and I love it.  This year I’ll have them in two shifts.  They came right when school let out in May and will be here for 3 weeks.  We’re already … Continue reading →

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Who’s Your Daddy?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by

I wonder how far back in time you should reach to get your family’s story or your personal story. A good friend of mine some time ago remarked on his Facebook page about how he had encouraged his daughter to … Continue reading →

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The Baby and the Bathwater

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

I wonder if anyone reminds a newly released prisoner to not “throw the baby out with the bathwater?” Is there something positive to be sifted out of a stint in the slammer? With a regular schedule for meals, exercise, a … Continue reading →

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Family – It’s About Time

Posted on November 5, 2010 by

  I have 4 brothers and 3 sisters all from the same Mom and same Dad.  There are 10 of us altogether.  A big happy Hollywood big family.  Think Brady Bunch, 8 is Enough, The Waltons, Cheaper by the Dozen, … Continue reading →

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Some good stuff

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

I started this blog as a means of letting off steam, but lately my interactions with the kids have been golden. I just spent a week with my four children.  There have been a half dozen moments throughout this week … Continue reading →

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