Category Archives: Family

Best Albums of 2024

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Jason

The association between music and memory is strong for me. I can hear a song from years ago — from high school or when the kids were young — and it will immediately take me back. I can remember details … Continue reading →

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Half Marathon #3

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Jason

Today Jackson ran his third half-marathon. He continues to blow my mind — there’s not much he can’t do. He shaved five minutes off his previous PR for a time of 1:42:14. Super proud of this guy!

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Christmas Concert Solo

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Jason

Jackson’s school choir performs a Christmas concert every year. At this year’s show, Jackson had a solo during the song, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” which happens to be his favorite Christmas song. I am incredibly proud of him … Continue reading →

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Surprised I Can Still Do This

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Jason
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Essential

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Jason

We’re days away from the most important election of our lives. At least that’s what we’re told. On Election Day, I’ll be 48 years old. By my count, this is about the 7th or 8th time in my adult life … Continue reading →

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Carrying the Grief

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Jason

I read a poem the other day by a writer named Liz Newman. She talks about missing someone as an experience of simultaneously carrying both grief and love. When you think about it, grief and love come from the same … Continue reading →

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2024 MLB Playoff Picks: Championship Series Round

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Jason

I’ve really enjoyed the postseason so far and it’s always fun making these picks with Sunny and Joshua. After the Wild Card Round, Sunny was 3-1; I was sitting at 2-2; and Joshua was bringing up the rear at 1-3. … Continue reading →

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Boundaries in Families, Part 3

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Jason

Within our families, we are trying to balance being connected with standing separately. Psychologists refer to this as self-differentiation. This is when I can voice my own thoughts or views, even if they’re different than yours. And yet, while doing … Continue reading →

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Boundaries in Families, Part 2

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Jason

That leads us to a helpful metaphor for this series: walls vs. fences. Walls are barriers. They don’t allow access. A wall keeps the bad things out and protects that which is good. A wall is the most rigid boundary … Continue reading →

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Boundaries in Families, Part 1

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Jason

Family is where we learn about the importance of boundaries. Your Mom and Dad taught you about “Yes” and “No,” about how to behave and — just as importantly — how NOT to behave. Family is where we learn about … Continue reading →

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