Category Archives: Family

Tell Me, Where’s the Sanity in the Gun Debate?

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This isn’t a political blog, and I’m not about to change that. But lately, I’ve gotten tired of how some people are all up in arms (pun intended) about guns. I’m a 7th generation Texan. I grew up around guns, … Continue reading

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Branding Rituals that Transcend Marketing


Last night, I thoroughly enjoyed a branding ritual that my family has been celebrating for years. I met up with a large group of family members and took in the midnight showing of “The Hobbit”, after a multi-generational meal at one … Continue reading

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Advice from a Reluctant Stage Grandma

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You’d think that 20 years of having a talented son who makes his living as a performer gave me an insight into “the business”.  But he didn’t start his career until after his first year of college, and I was unprepared for  … Continue reading

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5 Facebook Business Page Tips and Tools

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One thing about Facebook is that it changes the way people can use it frequently, adding tools, apps and features – whether people like them or not. It’s hard to keep up with all the new options when Facebook is … Continue reading

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Relying on the Kindness of Strangers

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A friend of my daughter-in-law posted this on Facebook yesterday: “Are there any people out there that you can trust anymore? People that do their best not to lie. People that don’t cheat on the ones that love them. People … Continue reading

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Summer in the City: What NOT to Do with a Preeteen in New York City (Part 3 – Final Post)

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Taking an 11-year-old to New York City the week before the 4th of July was an experience that our family will always remember.  That said, if we were in this situation again, we’d do things differently. To start with, we’d … Continue reading

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Summer in the City: Things to do with a Preteen in New York City – Part 2

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This is the second installment of photos & notes from our recent trip to New York City.  Two adults and one 11-year-old boy spent 8 days in Manhattan, exploring places the adults had seen before, but seeing them with fresh … Continue reading

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Summer in the City: Things to do with a Preteen in New York City

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Every now and again, I am reminded of just how glad I am that I don’t live in New York City.  Don’t get me wrong — it’s a great place, and graduate school there was an experience that shaped my … Continue reading

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British Storyteller Enchants Children via Mobile App

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I first heard about Heckerty some 15 years ago, on a rainy Saturday in Vancouver, BC.  I was staying at the Hotel Vancouver, with Jan Ziff and Alan Davidson, and Jan was telling stories about her mom Ann Rachlin. Back … Continue reading

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