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Stephan Denisovich on Fatherhood

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Mike

I recently started reading Anton Makarenko’s 1937 A Book for Parents. Makarenko is perhaps best known for his work The Road to Life which was originally published in Russian as The Pedagogical Poem. I read the first volume of The … Continue reading →

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Lullabies from the Axis of Evil

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Mike

I keep a decent selection of CDs by the big, comfy rocking chair in Dimitri’s room so that we always have something interesting to listen to around nap time…or, if nothing else, I’ll have something pleasant to focus on when … Continue reading →

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Carrying a heavy load

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Mike

Call it a weak moment. Or maybe it was just sheer desperation. After spending most of Saturday morning and the early afternoon with baby Dimitri, I was ready to move around and get things done. Thomai and the girls were … Continue reading →

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A formula…for baby formula

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Mike

Originally posted on the blog “Society of the Seasons.” I’m sure this will come across as ungrateful and that’s certainly not my intent. I mean, I am very thankful that I left baby Dimitri’s three-month visit to the pediatrician with … Continue reading →

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