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Horror Fiction: After The Party

Posted on July 8, 2020 by chrisryanwrites

Here’s a slightly rewritten free short story for your enjoyment. By Christopher Ryan He ran a hand through thick gray hair as he peeked out the window at the holiday barbecue his sons were throwing. “They’re not kids anymore, ya … Continue reading →

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The Best Father/Son Relationship on Television

Posted on November 1, 2015 by chrisryanwrites

I am a father of twin boys. Well, twin men. My sons are 20 now, and our relationship has moved into a more mature zone. And while in that uncharted territory, I find myself grateful for being able to watch … Continue reading →

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My “Best Blogs 2013” Series continued: I’ve become Polonius!

Posted on December 30, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

Continuing my year-end best blogs 2013 series, today we get personal. I wrote this when my twin sons were going off to college last August. Since then, one son converted from dorming to commuting and about a week later, found … Continue reading →

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Giving Our Sons Away

Posted on September 2, 2013 by chrisryanwrites

This weekend was Move-in Day for both colleges my sons are attending. I hate those colleges right now because I had to give my sons away to them. I keep remembering when The Wife was pregnant. Such a tiny girl … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Hulk Smash, or War of the Dads

Posted on August 14, 2012 by chrisryanwrites

As a Dad-in-Progress, I am always working to improve my parenting skills. Okay, that’s code for “I am a worrier who obsesses on whether I am doing all I can for my sons, and as a result, I tend to … 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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XBox Boyz: Is Virtual Hanging Out Better?

Posted on December 30, 2011 by chrisryanwrites

So it was last Friday night, my wife and I were going to a former student’s grad school graduation party, and our twin boys, 15, were staying home for the night. In my day, this often meant instant party as … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on January 27, 2011 by chrisryanwrites

Teaching is like being a parent, parenting always involves teaching, and when you do both, the lines blur. This blog will explore issues in the classrooom, and at home that come up when I try to be fair but functional … Continue reading →

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