Tag Archives: Kids

Voting at my old Elementary School

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Paul

My Grade 8 graduation took place inside my elementary school’s gymnasium. It was so hot in there you could’ve cooked an egg on a projector. I wore a suit for the occasion, of course. A photo taken moments before the … Continue reading →

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I Can Only Imagine

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Paul

Have you ever listened to a kid tell a story? They’ll start off with the truth, but halfway through the story, they’ll call out the read-option play from their playbook, which gives them the ability to either continue telling the … Continue reading →

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A Five-Dollar Dilemma

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Paul

The year was 1999. I was in Grade 3. Which meant it was time to learn all about pioneers! Looking back, that seems a bit silly to me. Is an eight-year-old really supposed to be interested in learning about pioneers? It … Continue reading →

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No Place Like Camp

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Paul

Noise. Constant noise. Spills. Half-eaten lunches. Picky eaters. Plain bagels. Straw wrappers. Untied shoelaces. Unscented sunscreen that you can smell from a mile away. Lost water bottles. Lost hats. Lost sweaters. Lost underwear. Yes, lost underwear. Goggles that are too … Continue reading →

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I Thought Mouthwash Was Hand Soap

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Paul

You what? We’re all familiar with the dentist, right? You know, the place where someone puts their hands in your mouth, does stuff to your teeth, tells you your gums are bleeding because you don’t floss enough, and tries to … Continue reading →

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The First Day

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Paul

My very first day of kindergarten didn’t get off to a great start. My Mom dropped me off, and left. The bell rang at 9AM and I ran to line up. I didn’t quite get there. Instead, I tripped over … Continue reading →

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My Childhood Softball Career: How Bad Do I Smell?

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Paul

The other day, my Dad and I drove by a plumbing store. I pointed it out. The company that owned the store sponsored my softball team in 2002 when I won my first championship. We couldn’t help but reminisce. It was … Continue reading →

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Camp Is Over

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Paul

It feels like yesterday was the first day of pre-camp. It feels like yesterday every staff member was sitting in a circle, struggling to learn everyone’s name. It feels like yesterday we were making parent phone calls. It feels like yesterday we were … 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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The College Graduation Speech I Would Give

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Paul

Congratulations, you made it. In a few minutes, you will all come up on stage, receive your degree, stare out into the crowd in the direction of your family so their picture of you isn’t of the side of your … Continue reading →

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