Tag Archives: childhood

Poetry Day: Society of Absent Parents

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This one hits home since I work in a school.  I know there are parents who simply don’t try to be there for their kids.  Yet, I feel like the majority are those who wish they could be there, but … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Puddle Jumping

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(When did jumping in puddle stop being fun?  I used to love doing it even if my socks got wet.  Then, I became an adult and accidentally stepping into a puddle can ruin my day until I get home.  Is … Continue reading →

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Happy Sesame Street Day

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Stumbled onto this and had to do a post about it.  Like many people, I grew up on Sesame Street.  I believe the group up top is the cast I grew up with since Elmo wasn’t around that much.  This … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Son

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s my son’s birthday.  Simple as that for this post.  Been thinking of parenting in general, so here are some quotes to celebrate the day.  I am a little disappointed that the majority of what I found was about mothers … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Happy National Fairy Tale Day

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is National Fairy Tale Day!  I was going to do a bunch of memes, but I thought it would be more fun to let people comment on the subject.  Most of us grew up with some fairy tales.  They … Continue reading →

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That Forgotten Childhood Promise

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I got into a manga called ‘Love Hina’.  This is what one would call a ‘harem story’ where the male protagonist is eventually desired by all of the female ones.  That has nothing to do with this post.  … Continue reading →

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Happy National Bugs Bunny Day!

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to do another animal post, but the week was looking kind of iffy.  Figured I would see if there was an interesting holiday.  My eyes went right to ‘National Bugs Bunny Day’.  I grew up watching Looney … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Dreamless Child

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(I came up with this poem after seeing a couple get angry at their child wanting to be an artist.  They were furious and immediately crushed the concept.  After that, I noticed that the child didn’t even try to use … Continue reading →

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Happy National Crayon Day!

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The title says it all.  Happy National Crayon Day!  I’m sure most of us have some fond memories of these childhood treasures.  Now for the funnies from a Google Image Search.

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Poetry Day: Catching Snowflakes

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Only point I want to make is that I made sure my son was okay and warm before I wrote this poem.) The child can barely walk Toddler legs still growing Unable to find footing But strong enough to move … Continue reading →

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