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  • What should we call February?

    I once had a second-grade student wise beyond his years tell me that Tuesday was the “armpit of the week”. I chuckle even as I write this. Perhaps that’s what February is…the armpit of the year. Hear me out. Once we come down from the climax of the holidays, January can sometimes bring the excitement…

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  • Paris with my Mom

    I went to Paris with my mom last night. I know what you’re thinking, “Paris? On a school night?” I agree it’s crazy! But it happened. It is a brisk morning with a warm sun. The waffles in the courtyard steam on the end of my fork. My mom, sips on her black coffee, watching…

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