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2011-02-17T05:44:00-08:00

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Idiot of the Later; Genius of the Now

Last updated on: February 17, 2011 at 5:44 am By John Shore

Why I am like I am. Read more

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2011-02-16T09:59:26-08:00

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A Suicidal Pee-Soaked Thumb-Sucking Alcoholic Mini-Vampire

Last updated on: February 16, 2011 at 9:59 am By John Shore

Now I understand these things as signs of a severely unhappy kid. Then, they were just life. Read more

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2016-02-18T09:04:41-08:00

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15 Ways to Stay Sane Caring For an Elderly Parent

Last updated on: February 18, 2016 at 9:04 am By John Shore

If you're caring for an elderly parent, don't miss these fifteen tips for staying sane and healthy---and for doing your parent the most good possible. Read more

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2011-02-13T08:38:10-08:00

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“Dad! Go To Your Room!”

Last updated on: February 13, 2011 at 8:38 am By John Shore

It's one thing to write off my father when he's healthy. It's another to write him off when doing so hastens his demise. Read more

Personal

2011-02-11T15:24:24-08:00

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How To Be Okay With Love Ruining You

Last updated on: February 11, 2011 at 3:24 pm By John Shore

What do you do when the love you can't stop giving forces you to participate in your own destruction? Read more

Christian Spirituality

2011-02-10T11:48:24-08:00

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“Love, Whatsisname.”

Last updated on: February 10, 2011 at 11:48 am By John Shore

As a child, I wrote my dad a note most every night. I assumed they were long, long gone. And suddenly I'm in possession of a large envelope stuffed with them. Read more

Personal

2011-02-08T19:47:53-08:00

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What can you do with your terrible parents?

Last updated on: February 8, 2011 at 7:47 pm By John Shore

If you want to learn how to finally and fully resolve your love-hate relationship with either or both of your parents, all you have to do is one simple thing: make doing that the point of your life. Read more

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2011-02-08T04:57:58-08:00

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Yikes! My Dad Almost HIT Me!

Last updated on: February 8, 2011 at 4:57 am By John Shore

My dad just came that close to slapping me silly. I'm fifty-two. Read more

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2011-02-07T04:39:16-08:00

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Life is Like a Half a Box of Chocolates

Last updated on: February 7, 2011 at 4:39 am By John Shore

Yesterday I drove my dad to CVS pharmacy. “Turn left! Turn left here!” he boomed with near airbag-launching loudness. “Jesus Christ! You missed the turn! Now what in the hell are we supposed to do?” “Take this next turn into the exact same parking lot?” I ventured? “What are you doing?! Oh, God, now look what you’ve done! What is the matter with you? Is this the first time you’ve ever driven a car? How in the hell do you... Read more

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2011-02-05T17:21:49-08:00

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Hello From Crazy Town

Last updated on: February 5, 2011 at 5:21 pm By John Shore

So remember how I was going to ask God to help me figure out what I should do about my dad? Well, that was a great idea—except that it failed to take into account one tiny little thing I must have momentarily forgotten: my dad doesn’t do squat that he doesn’t want to. You can cry, beg, insist, cajole, argue, and compromise until the cows come home, and none of it will matter. In the end, my dad will only... Read more

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