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Goal Post: Blizzard of ’26 And The Aftermath

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

So, we got hit by a pretty bad storm last weekend.  It started on Sunday, but the worst happened overnight into Monday.  My dad and I were lucky to have gone out to clean the cars and do some shoveling … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: A Winter of Break

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t feel like I was successful this week, but I was.  Only goals that I failed to accomplish were finishing the April blog posts and tinkering with ‘Phi Beta Files’.  To be fair, I’m only 1 away from that … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Determined To Make Progress

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

As expected, the week before winter break was challenging.  Only because everyone was getting more restless and tired as we got closer to the weekend.  It’s how it always goes at both work and home.  So, I am surprised that … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Utter Disaster Means a Delay Of Writing

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m in a mood and you’ll understand once you read what happened.  I’m too angry to write any of Darwin & the Joy Path since it requires working with a happy character.  I may still finish before the end of February … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Cold Before The Storm

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, the temps are around the negatives and single digits due to the wind.  Tomorrow is supposed to be a blizzard, which will leave 8-15 inches.  It’s been a long time since a winter storm hit us that hard, so … Continue reading →

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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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