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From the Mind of a Six-Year Old

As summer ends and fall begins, my family has many special occasions to celebrate. My wedding anniversary and my 2-year old son X’s birthday have just passed and now it’s time to celebrate my son, N’s turning six. N is a precocious child who keeps my wife, KayEm, and I laughing and scratching our heads [...]

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Power Rangers, Piñatas, and Birthday Parties

Birthday parties have come a long way since I was a kid. Today, they are elaborate productions complete with themes and catered meals. And when the kids reach their 16th birthday, they expect the soiree of a lifetime. My blood boils each time I watch the spoiled brats on MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16″ con [...]

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