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It’s long been a family joke that I always – always – get sick on vacation. I’d like to be the one to say this is a myth that’s grown out...
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The Boy began his first karate class tonight, and I highly suspect it's the only way I'll ever be able to con him into using the hon...
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Upon the death last month of Frank Buckles, at 110 America's last living World War I veteran, I was reminded that unlike most members of...
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You, my friend, are lucky to be alive. Consider that if you're over the age of 35, you were subjected to life threatening dangers verg...
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