Category: Parenting
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January 2; a decade-by-decade backward glimpse
The start of a new year presents the opportunity to look at where I stand today in comparison to where I’ve been in the past. This little mental exercise helped me today. January 2, 1962 Learning to explore our twin house on Mill Road of Elkins Park, PA as a 2 1/2 -year-old toddler. Younger brother…
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Paying for College
Newsweek reports that “undergraduate borrowing trends were worrisome. An analysis by TICAS’s Project on Student Debt found that 10 percent of college graduates in 2008 owed at least $40,000 in loans”. An undergraduate who leaves college with this much debt will not be able enjoy the financial rewards of his education, and in fact, would…
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Investment rules inspired by Warren Buffet
Rule No. 1: Never lose money. It’s not OK to lose money. If it’s a gamble, stay away. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule no. 1. Stay focused on your goals. Rule No. 3: If the business does well, the stock eventually follows. Rule No. 4: It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at…
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Father’s Day
Father’s day felt more powerful this year, not because today’s events were more spectacular but rather because the appreciation I feel for my father and my children are stronger than ever. I am blessed.
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Yizkor
On this special day of Josh’s confirmation at Main Line Reform Temple, the theme of the service was memories and remembering. Many of the speeches by the 33 confirmants eloquently expanded on this theme about deceased relatives. The following passage from the prayer book left a strong message. We remember the ones we have loved…
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parenting: balancing passion with leadership
a message to my son after a challenging event: You might remember that I commented on this line from Professor Dumbledore when we saw “Harry Potter” together years ago: “It is not through our words that we show who we truly are, but through our actions.” Say what you want – emotional outbursts are a…
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company for the weekend
Note added January 7, 2017: I was recovering from a head injury at the time of this post and living alone to minimize sensory and emotional input. Writing, including blogs, was an important part of my rehabilitation. In retrospect, it was a smart strategy that aided my recovery. I leave the post up because it may…