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LIFE, AS WE WROTE IT

The family journal.

It began with Stephen’s blog in 2005. Along the way, the family pulled up a chair. Here are our stories, thoughts, and everyday adventures, from newest to oldest.

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Aug 14, 2011 · Duke Pasquini

When Children Ignore You?

A friend recently told me that when she talked to her son, he acted like he didn't hear her. She spoke a little louder and he still ignored…

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Aug 14, 2011 · Duke Pasquini

Overcoming Polio – Memoir – Part 12

For those who are reading this for the first time, I’ve been posting my Aunt Eleanor’s memoir to my writers’ blog. She’s 86 and has had polio since…

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Aug 13, 2011 · Duke Pasquini

Spanking: A Fathers Guide

While some think spanking is cruel and unusual punishment and should never be used because it tells your child it’s okay to hit someone, I believe spanking should…

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Aug 11, 2011 · Duke Pasquini

Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 11

For those who are reading this for the first time, I’ve been posting my Aunt Eleanor’s memoir to my blog. She’s 86 and has had polio since she…

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Aug 10, 2011 · Duke Pasquini

Admit Mistakes

One of the most important things fathers can do to get the respect of his children is to admit when he is wrong. The old saying, “Do what…

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Aug 8, 2011 · Duke Pasquini

Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 10

For those who are reading this for the first time, I’ve been posting my Aunt Eleanor’s memoir to my blog. She’s 86 and has had polio since she…

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Aug 6, 2011 · Stephen Pasquini

The Importance of Documenting life

I don't think there is anything more precious as a gift than taking the time to record a bit of life. I realized when going back to read…

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Aug 5, 2011 · Duke Pasquini

Overcoming Polio – A Memoir – Part 9

Hope those of you who might follow this blog enjoyed the videos. No one has commented so I’m not sure who watched, but I’m going to check traffic…

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Aug 3, 2011 · Duke Pasquini

Overcoming Polio – Memoir – Part 8

This is the 8th installment of my 86 year old Aunt Eleanor’s memoir. She’s had polio since she was four months old. (refer to previous posts) She’d been…

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Aug 2, 2011 · Duke Pasquini

Overcoming Polio – Memoir – Part 7

This is the 7th installment of my 86 year old Aunt Eleanor’s memoir. She’s had polio since she was four months old. (refer to previous posts) She’d been…

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Jul 31, 2011 · Duke Pasquini

Overcoming Polio–Memoir–Part 6

This is the 6th installment of my 86 year old Aunt Eleanor’s memoir. She’s had polio since she was four months old and has just returned home from…

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Jul 28, 2011 · Duke Pasquini

Calaveras Enterprise – A Warrior’s Son

My book, A Warrior’s Son, was reviewed by the Calaveras Enterprise in San Andreas. I made a special trip to San Andreas to talk to them a month…

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