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Penn State Sanctions Create A Great Day for America

Posted on July 23, 2012 by chrisryanwrites

When we stop and think about it for a while, today’s NCAA sanctions against Penn State mark a great day for America. The NCAA’s stunning and comprehensive sanctions are well thought out, multi-faceted, and deliberately severe; they truly have an … Continue reading →

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The Dilemma of Underage Drinking

Posted on July 13, 2012 by chrisryanwrites

“Summer’s here and the time is right for dancing in the street,” –Martha and the Vandellas, Detroit, 1960’s. “Summer’s here and the time is right for racing in the streets,” –Bruce Springsteen, back streets of Jersey, 1970’s. “Summer’s here and … Continue reading →

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How Much Sleep is Bad Parenting?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by chrisryanwrites

Somehow, I’m in a band. Haven’t played bass in over 20 years, but here it is. All originals. Amusing lyrics. Loose rock’n’roll, though that term sounds so dated. And yesterday we recorded seven songs in two hours, 11 a.m. to … Continue reading →

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Humbling Humiliation: The Path to Parental Wisdom

Posted on January 22, 2012 by chrisryanwrites

A work friend recently posted a Facebook freak out regarding parenting. She claimed to have no parental instincts, zero parenting skills. Of course, her friends and family swooped in with support, compliments, and encouragement, but very few seemed to address … Continue reading →

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