Tag Archives: Growing Up

About Time

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Paul

The older I get, the faster time moves. It’s not fair, but there’s nothing I can do about it. I can’t start a petition. I can’t create a union and call for a strike. I’d file an injunction, but that … Continue reading →

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27

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Paul

My birthday was on Sunday. I turned 72-years-old. More on that later. In the days leading up to my birthday, I realized I don’t like the number 27. It’s too close to 30. At least when I was 26, I … Continue reading →

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Then vs. Now

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Paul

I don’t want this blog post to be one those, “People are so inundated with technology these days, no one plays outside anymore, and no one looks up” rants that everyone nods their head at, but no one actually does … Continue reading →

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Something Different

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Paul

Hey friends, Paul here. I don’t really know what this blog post is going to be about, but I feel like I have stuff to say. So I’m just going to sit here and write and hopefully something meaningful comes … Continue reading →

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Trying

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Paul

Hey, how will we say hello today I can wave my hand, like I’m leading a marching band Hey, can I talk to you I don’t know what to say, but I’ll say it anyway Hey, are you there I’m … Continue reading →

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Not That Person Anymore

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Paul

Have you ever put on a pair of clothes, only to quickly realize they no longer fit? That happened to me a few weeks ago. It caught me by surprise. My pants felt like I needed to shove a lampshade … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Ask For A Participation Trophy

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Paul

I was nine-years-old when I received my first participation trophy for failing to come in first place in house league softball. It was the first trophy I’d ever received. I wasn’t expecting it. I didn’t ask for it. I didn’t know that, … Continue reading →

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“I’m 8…and a Half”

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Paul

This summer is my third time working at camp. Children I interact with on a daily basis were not alive for 9/11. They were not alive when I graduated from elementary school. And some weren’t even alive when I started … Continue reading →

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