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Goal Post: A Short Week of Work and a Long One of Parenting

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s hear it for a 4-day weekend!  (ADD-ON:  BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST!) As much as I love my job, I’m happy that I get 4 days with my son.  Going to a movie today, Lion King on Broadway … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Meet the Teacher . . . Wait . . . I’m On the Wrong Side of the Desk

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

This was a busy week that felt like a month.  Don’t get me wrong.  Work was a lot of fun and I’m getting used to the new stuff.  Made successful strawberry bread with one of the students and we rocked … Continue reading →

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Week of the Son of Pneumonia

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

(And I thought the song was bizarre!  Can’t say I don’t enjoy them though.) It was a week to remember . . . Not really in a good.  First full week of school, which was fun and I got into … Continue reading →

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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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