Tag Archives: fatherhood

If You Could Only Be Told

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

This week started with a crazy event and ended with one.  The first was a camper taking something that they shouldn’t have, but we don’t know who.  The last one was something breaking that caused a problem for the game … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Surviving the Summer as a Parent/Author

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Replace Daddy with Mommy on that picture.  So, things tend to get screwy when you have kids and summer hits.  Camps are so expensive that you might as well mortgage the house or sell a kidney.  Not your own kidney … Continue reading →

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Return of the . . . Not Yet? Off Again I Go

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t even know where to start on this one.  Life is coming fast and hard lately.  Last weekend was my sister’s wedding, which was fun.  Food and drink was great.  Brother-in-law picked some great specialty drinks.  Everyone had a … Continue reading →

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Break Is Over! What Did I Miss?

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, I got the April posts done and some posts for Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday.  I’m writing this Thursday night since I doubt anything will really change tomorrow.  This has not been a working week.  Haven’t even touched a notebook … Continue reading →

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Parenting During a Break: Everyone Has an Opinion

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Probably not a smart move making a post like this during a week where I won’t be on the computer or my phone too much.  As I mentioned on Saturday, this is my son’s Winter Break . . . which … Continue reading →

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‘Chain Swords’, Editing, and Head Spinning: Life of a Father/Author

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’m going to show a project that came up yesterday at the last minute.  My son is into Kung Fu Panda, but only the 3rd one.  The bad guy is named Kai and uses these jade swords with chains … Continue reading →

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From Parenthood to the Unleashed Genie

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m making a jump from one topic to another in here, so prepare for the bumpy bridge. Recently, a friend revealed that his wife is pregnant and he’s gearing up to be a first time father.  Congrats were made along … Continue reading →

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Shattered Goals and . . . What’s That Other Thing?

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

No writing.  Outings with kid all week.  Hot and busy.  No outlining.  Last weekend in August and a few days until school starts again.  Then Labor Day.  Then Rosh Hashana.  Then Yom Kippur.  No full weeks of school for a … Continue reading →

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Party’s Almost Over for a While: Goals from the Days Inn

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I think some people have taken my exile as a sign that I’d be cut off or ignoring social media.  That really isn’t the case.  This is a working trip, so I’m still here.  Feeling like I’m in a … Continue reading →

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Coming to the End of Another Project & School Year

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Tomorrow is Father’s Day, so I’ve no idea what’s going on.  Happy Fathers’ Day to everyone.  For me it’s the beginning of a ‘busy’ week. I’m 2.3 chapters away from putting Book 11 to bed as far as first drafts … Continue reading →

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