Monthly Archives: July 2013

Welcome!

Hey readers, you’ve made it to the new page!  I know this is the second time I’ve switched ships. The first time was when Vox developed a slow leak that eventually split the hull sank so I jumped ship to

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Reading Time with Kids

Me reading to N2

I’ve been reading to my kids for over five years now and have found some great books and some clunkers.  I’ve learned that while Child Harbat, previously Baby Harbat, would happily sit still for a prolonged book reading session, The

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Easter Braid

Braid 3

  Sometimes Uncle F%#k-Up does something right.  For Easter I was tasked with making a pretty bread.  Since I am King Pretty I thought this would be a snap.  Then my wife gave me a Martha Stewart recipe that showed

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Oh Yeah, Pizza!

Pizza with sausage and potatoes

It seems like a silly thing to forget, pizza.  People are constantly talking about it, folks on TV are eating it, people who work at pizza shops are asked to make complex drawings on pizza boxes.  It’s everywhere!  So how

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The Extroverted Kid

CH surrounded by stuffies

Every time I think Child Harbat might be not quite as extroverted as I observe, she does something that reinforces my beliefs.  I’m used to being forced to be an audience member for tricks in the pool, shows in the

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Bedtime Stories My Daughter Hates, Contd.

Child Harbat:  “Babbo, I want you to tell me a story tonight but not like you usually tell it.” Me [acting innocent]:  “Oh, like how?” CH:  “Okay, I’m going to tell you but this ISN’T the story for tonight.  Okay?”

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