Category Archives: Daniel

Fantastic Fifteen

Some bloggers write about events as they actually happen, or soon thereafter. Coincidentally, their posts are often timely and relevant. Here at the Duckabush Blog, we are bound by no such constraints. Some 45 days ago, our middle son (Daniel) … Continue reading

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Diamond Pushups

Some two- or three-hundred years ago (or so it seems) I served as an enlisted man in the Army. Through a series of foolish mistakes, I had forfeited my ROTC scholarship, and joining the Army as a PFC (E-3, Private … Continue reading

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Crêpes Daniel

As part of his French class, Daniel must occasionally engage in the production of special cultural projects, to enhance his understanding of French culture. Past projects have included: Making a map of our neighborhood, with all the landmarks labeled in … Continue reading

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Shall We Party

Tomorrow is David’s birthday party. Gulp! A whole bunch of 6, 7, and 8 year olds coming to my house, most of whom will then spend the night. I’m not sure I’m ready. Wait, I know I’m not ready. Thankfully … Continue reading

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Memoirs of a Tomato Stake

I had a couple of long talks Monday with my middle boy, to whom we are applying our “Tomato Staking” parenting technique. It has been nearly four weeks since we started, and his patience is starting to wear thin. “How … Continue reading

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