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Our family’s bittersweet move

It really is a necessary evil at times. There are very few people who may actually enjoy this sadistic ritual we put ourselves through. Although ... Read more

by Chris Jakubowicz, Tuesday, August 2, 2011 7:45 am

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Barking up the wrong tree

Monotony: Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine. Such is life at times. Ho hum, same thing different day, daily routine after daily ... Read more

by Chris Jakubowicz, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 9:12 am

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The battle with children at the dinner table

We’re starting a new tradition in our household. My children are the little frontier people who are beginning this movement. They are forging the way ... Read more

by Chris Jakubowicz, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 8:59 am

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I’m just along for the ride

"Grassroots" by Chris Jakubowicz Women, you can’t live with ’em, but yet I need someone to make sure my clothes match before I go out ... Read more

by Chris Jakubowicz, Tuesday, June 14, 2011 9:55 am

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Facing our own dark forest

"Grassroots" by Chris Jakubowicz Kids seem to face battles on a regular basis; it happens to be part of growing up. I witness my son ... Read more

by Chris Jakubowicz, Tuesday, May 31, 2011 2:26 pm

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Keep me grounded right here

"Grassroots" by Chris Jakubowicz Spring has sprung and summer is about to pounce on everyone. Excitement fills the ever increasing warm air as people look ... Read more

by Chris Jakubowicz, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 4:38 pm

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My respect for the tooth fairy

"Grassroots" by Chris Jakubowicz I’ve shot myself in the foot. I’ve hoodwinked my own childrearing capabilities, bamboozled the magic I wish to instill in this ... Read more

by Chris Jakubowicz, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 11:50 am

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Bring back the abacus, please

"Grassroots" by Chris Jakubowicz Bring back the abacus, I say! Moving little balls back and forth to line them up and compute mathematical numbers seems ... Read more

by Chris Jakubowicz, Tuesday, April 19, 2011 11:34 am

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Trying to pull off American dream

"Grassroots" by Chris Jakubowicz Sweat starting to emerge from my wife’s brow as I grimace with every tug. The sound of huffing and puffing is ... Read more

by Chris Jakubowicz, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 1:24 pm

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It was a dark and stormy night

"Grassroots" by Chris Jakubowicz I can see it now. Old age setting in, sitting on my front porch in my well-worn rocking chair. Read more