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Tag Archives: family
Monday Musings: The Legacy of Hank Aaron
Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron died last week. He was, of course, a baseball legend, the former home run king. He was also a civic leader, a philanthropist, and a Civil Rights activist. And he’s been an idol of mine since … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, Politics, Sports
Tagged Babe Ruth, baseball, blogging, Branch Rickey, childhood, Civil Rights, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, Hank Aaron, history, Jackie Robinson, memories, politics, race, racism, sports, Willie Mays
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Creative Friday: “Willin'” by Little Feat
This week, for Creative Friday, I offer a song. Many, many years ago, my oldest brother turned me on to Little Feat, and they quickly became my favorite band. While in college, playing with my dear friends Alan Goldberg and … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Fun, kids, Music, parenting
Tagged blogging, creativity, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, free samples, friendship, fun, guitar, kids, Little Feat, music, parenting
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Creative Friday: A Rare Treat
A week ago this morning, we woke up to a few inches of fresh snow. Now, this may not seem like a big deal to you, but for us, down here in Tennessee, snow is a too-rare treat. Even when … Continue reading
Posted in Family, nature, photography
Tagged blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, marriage, nature, photography, reflections, snow, snowfall
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Photo Friday: Wishes For 2021
At long last, 2020 is in the world’s rearview mirror, and good riddance. We have a couple of weeks of craziness to get through, and a pandemic to beat back. But I enter this new year optimistic, for our planet, … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Friendship, Fun, kids, nature, photography
Tagged blogging, Covid-19, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, friendship, holidays, nature, New Year, photography
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Writing-Tip Wednesday: Why Do We Create?
I just reread my first post of the year, when I first discussed my weekly blogging plans, and my goals for the months to come. I closed the post with “Happy 2020. May it be your best year yet.” How … Continue reading
Posted in Business of publishing, Family, Friendship, Fun, Novels, parenting, photography, Writing, Writing Life
Tagged art, blogging, creativity, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, friendship, how to write, kids, music, parenting, photography, why do we create, why do we write, writing, writing advice, writing ips, writing life
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Monday Musings: Memories of “New Year’s” Passed
I thought the ball would, you know, drop. As in fall. As in have a bit of velocity. I thought maybe it was made of glass and would shatter. THAT would be cool. I will confess that I don’t usually … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, Family, food, Fun, kids, Music, parenting
Tagged Allman Brothers Band, Australia, blogging, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, holidays, humor, marriage, memory, music, New Year's Eve, Y2K
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Monday Musings: 2020 is the New 1968
Putting on my historian’s cap… There are certain years in modern history that stand out as significant all on their own. They are so fraught, so filled with resonance and import, that they become both microcosms and embodiments of the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, History, kids, parenting, Politics
Tagged 1968, anxiety, blogging, Cheetoh Fuck-Nuts, Covid-19, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, history, kids, mental health, parenting, politics, race
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Monday Musings: The Hardest, Most Wondrous, Most Creative Thing I Do
Interesting title for a post, right? Makes you wonder what this week’s essay might be about. Spoiler Alert: The post has nothing at all to do with writing… Parenting is hard. It’s hard when our children are newborns, and we’re … Continue reading
Posted in Family, kids, parenting
Tagged blogging, children, creativity, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, humanity, kids, life, love, parenting, parents, relationships
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Photo Friday: I Was Reluctant To Share This Image This Year
I have posted a photo like this one in past years on or just after the first night of Hanukkah (which was last night). Nancy and I come from different backgrounds. I was a suburban kid from a comfortable family; … Continue reading
Posted in Family, parenting
Tagged blogging, Christmas, Christmas Tree, D.B. Jackson, David B. Coe, family, Hanukkah, holidays, marriage, menorah, photography, politics, religion
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Photo Friday: It’s the Most Wonderful Time Of the Year!
As I mentioned in a recent post about Thanksgiving (which covered the December holidays as well) I come from a Jewish family and still consider myself Jewish, though we are not at all a religious family. Nancy was brought up … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Fun, kids, photography
Tagged blogging, Christmas, David B. Coe, family, fun, holidays, photography, religion
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