July 2011
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Philadelphia, American History, and Mini-Golf
“California is the most beautiful state, but Pennsylvania is the most historic.” Thus spoke my 10-year-old…
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A Bad Idea Gone Good
Q: When four adults confront a 5-day forecast that includes thunderstorms Monday afternoon and sunny skies…
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Hot enough for ya?
Let me warn you: if you want to find a heat wave in summer, follow us.…
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How To Celebrate A 7 Year Old’s Birthday
Easy. Start with dinosaurs, finish with giraffes. We have two summer birthdays in our family. My…
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How to Get Your Teenager to Spend Time With You
My eldest niece Rebecca is 14 and a half. I adore her. Before I had my…
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Moving Day
It happened. Just as we told ourselves it would (though I hadn’t quite believed it), a…
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Independence Day
July 4, 2011. The folding chairs are empty now. A few hours ago they held parents…