The Face of America on the Streets of Philadelphia

Barack Obama visited Friends Select in Philadelphia this morning before one of the most important speeches of his life. This is the Second Grade class that includes Charlie and Sarah’s twins, Lydia and Wiley. They’re on the left in the front row.
What to make out of this picture? Look at how Barack is down at [...]

Good Advice for Parents

I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it.
–Harry S. Truman
Matt is starting his school visits this week. He’s starting with Penn. We “advised” him that’s a good choice. I’ll let you know what other advice we have [...]

Happy St. Paddy’s Day

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to ya. Mithras has been out registering voters in Philly. (And I borrowed his very cool pin.)

Searching for Atlantis

I’m tired and I want to go to Atlantis. That’s all.

Muffin Top, Tennessee

The other day, Charlie said, “I need to get bicycling. I put on a pair of pants and I muffin topped.” I laughed through my nose. Never heard that one before. And yes, I am the Muffin Man.
Another thing I didn’t know — but apparently everyone in the world does: Bookkeeper is the only word [...]

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