Category Archives: family stuff

The three deaths of my grandfather, part one

Posted on March 18, 2010 by David Forbes

Odd title for a post, isn’t it? Yet it is absolutely accurate. My paternal grandfather died long before I was born (sometime in the late ’40s, I believe, though I don’t know the exact year and no one still living … Continue reading →

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An update on my bullying post

Posted on March 3, 2010 by David Forbes

First, thanks to all of you who commented and emailed me with your thoughts and concerns and suggestions for how to handle the bully situation with my son, Alex. Most of the suggestions boiled down to what I thought I … Continue reading →

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In which we find our hero at home with a sick kid

Posted on February 22, 2010 by David Forbes

My stepson Anthony started throwing up around 1:00 am (good morning to you too! I hope you’ve had your coffee!). My wife Kelly was the one who got up to take care of him. I have a vague recollection of … Continue reading →

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