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Goal Post: 2026 Has Yet To Impress

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I remember when a new year would feel like a change.  There was a sense of a fresh start and things could be left in the past.  Oddly enough I think this sensation only existed in elementary school and college.  … Continue reading →

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Kind of a Plan For 2026

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

So, what are the 2026 plans, goals, whatever, I don’t know: Finish writing Darwin & the Joy Path. Maybe start writing Darwin & the Hejinn Queen. Really should finish the ‘Phi Beta Files’ outlines. Support son passing 11th grade. Help son prepare … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: A Chilly Break And 2025 Finale

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

It was cold! I know it’s not a good idea to start with the weather, but that was a heavy influence on how the week went.  Temps were primarily in maybe the 20’s, but dropped into single digits a few … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: When Did Saturday Get Here?

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

So much happened this week that I kept thinking it was Saturday ever since Thursday morning.  That means, I repeatedly thought I forgot to write a goal post when 8 am went by with nothing.  Keep in mind that my … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Swiss Army Dad

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(I love this poem.  A big reason is because it reminds me of all the fun I had with my son when he was little.  This was done with a backdrop of people judging me for being a very involved … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Still Got a Hole In Me

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

The plus side is that I met all of my goals, including working on ‘Phi Beta Files’ and getting Burger King.  So, it wasn’t a wasted week even though I had at least one appointment every day and became tired … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Whirlwind In My Rearview

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, I’m glad I didn’t make any lofty goals for the week because it was crazy.  A lot of chaos ensued, so even sleeping was a challenge.  My day off on Tuesday helped, but I was a zombie when hanging … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Got Somewhere With Some Things

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Tuesday was a virtual learning day, so we had to work from home.  This allowed me to write the first section of chapter 8 during the periods I wasn’t in a class. Didn’t finish until after the school day was … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Halloween In The Rearview Mirror

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I want to post the link to my son’s Chorus trip fundraiser.  They are performing at Disney World next year, so they’re doing a fundraiser.  It’s just a donation thing, but I figure I would post the link and … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Injured

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I was trying to think of a catchier title, but that was really the highlight of the week.  I can’t talk about the specifics, but I took a surprisingly bad hit to the stomach on Wednesday.  It didn’t cause any … Continue reading →

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