Tag Archives: family

Dear Emma

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Karl

Dear Emma, Hi Tinker. You’ve started Kindergarten, it is a big deal, even if you won’t remember it as such down the road, and I wanted to write you a letter, a message in a bottle. I hope you find … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Paul Ford and family

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Karl

Paul Ford just welcomed twins into the world yesterday. A few months back, in a piece at the Morning News he shared personal details to get here, titled “The Age of Mechanical Reproduction”. Paul Ford’s blog has been a source … Continue reading →

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Some Father’s Day thoughts

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Karl

I really don’t think of Father’s Day as most do. Knowing me you’d understand why. I think of it as a day for thanks giving. For those with child and without, who try and leave in a better state what … Continue reading →

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written haiku for a cause

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Karl

Howard is hand writing individual copies of his haiku ‘Heroes 2′ to benefit Team Kristi, the effort to support the the family of Kristi Hertzog, who is fighting for her life after the birth of her twins.

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Play to teach self-control

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Karl

NYTimes: “Can the Right Kinds of Play Teach Self-Control? “ NPR.org: “Creative Play Makes for Kids in Control” Do you encourage play time with your children along these lines or have them involved in a preschool that operates with a … Continue reading →

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Happy “Half Way Out of the Dark”

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Karl

That’s the Doctor describing the protagonist in this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, “A Christmas Carol”, and an apt description for what many feel is the significance of Christmas Eve (and Winter Solstice for that matter). It was a terrific … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving – What I’m Thankful For

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Karl

I’m thankful to be husband to my sweetheart Richelle and for being a dad to my awesome daughter Emma. Our anniversary is this weekend. Our 11th! I’m thankful for a family that has grown over the years, that has faced … Continue reading →

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RIP Tom Bosley

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Karl

Tom Bosley, Mr. Cunningham on Happy Days, a fairly large presentation of what I thought an ideal dad could be while I was growing up without one, passed away last week. NPR: “RIP Tom Bosley, One Of TV’s Great Dads”

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Happy anniversary Mom and Dad

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Karl

I wanted to offer this from my personal blog here on the Web. It was an honor to play a few songs for you on my old guitar. Your love has given me and all your children so much to … Continue reading →

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On Being a Puppetmaster

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Karl

YouTube: “Jim Henson on Making Muppets 1969″:

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