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End of the Summer Goals: Only 3 Days of Break Left

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s be honest.  I didn’t have much of a summer break since I was working at camp even before my school job ended.  That means I’ve really only had 13 days to rest.  Minus 1 for orientation day though.  Not … Continue reading →

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A Few More Days to Go!

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

This was the last full week of camp and it was a slog.  Keep in mind that I had just gotten over pneumonia, so the cough and fatigue were lingering.  Last Sunday, I could function for about 40 minutes before … Continue reading →

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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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Broken Pencil = A Bad Omen

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve been carrying a notebook, mechanical pencil, and eraser with me to work.  I’ve never had a chance to use it since I’m always busy.  Don’t make it known either because people then ask me to tear pages out.  … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Single Father

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Woman are naturally better Men can’t do it alone You don’t know what you’re doing Movies make us the butt of jokes Bungling at home Lacking of common sense And lucky to avoid destruction Desperately seeking a mate To take … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Single Father Characters

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

This list might quickly turn from fiction to reality.  In fact, I might switch between them to cover more ground.  Honestly, this subject feels a little awkward, but I’ve already entered the rabbit hole.  No turning back now. Fiction: Don’t … Continue reading →

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Being a Single (And formerly a Stay At Home) Father

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

This topic is going to be a little funky because I’m bouncing between two similar, but different, topics.  I’ve been in both boats and felt like talking about them since they’ve been heavy on my mind.  This might be a … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: A Really Busy Week

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Last weekend didn’t go as smoothly as I had hoped.  I woke up on Saturday to find that I was chosen for an extra position at my summer job.  This required another day of training, which was going to be … Continue reading →

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Hello, I Must Be Going. I Cannot Stay. I Came to Say I Must Be Going

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s what today feels like as I write this.  I’m typing this up before I leave for a family event.  Last night was a birthday party and tomorrow is ‘Detective Pikachu’ and another birthday gathering.  All of this is fun, … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Back to Work in a Tizzy!

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I went back to work this week and my body truly didn’t enjoy waking up at 5:30 AM again.  So much that it got me up at 4:30 AM to make things worse.  Seriously, I’m still averaging 5-6 hours of … Continue reading →

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