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8 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Dad.

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Stephen Abbott

I was once an expectant father. Like most modern dads, I read the books, took the classes, and participated in everything I could (as long as I was welcome). I was eager and involved, but I’m also not afraid to … Continue reading →

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Evil doesn’t always wear a big, black hat.

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

Bear with me. This is a long intro. What started as a Twitter discussion about how to explain death and tragedy to children—such as the event Aurora, Colorado—became a discussion about “evil”. Unfortunately, the challenge (and the charm) of Twitter … Continue reading →

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This teacher excites me.

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

I just had the most inspiring conversation with a teacher at my son’s school. Not his current teacher; just one that I have come to know over the years. Today we started talking about technology in the classroom, but the … Continue reading →

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We’re talking Mo’vember

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Stephen Abbott

I decided this year to participate in Mo’vember, that growing movement that is building awareness around prostate cancer. Symbolically only, though; I haven’t been collecting pledges. Between sports fundraising and school fundraising, my friends and family are a little tapped out. … Continue reading →

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