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  • A Small Victory!

    Today I gained a small victory. I call it small, but honestly, it feels huge to me — and for Felix. For the first time, Felix let me cut his hair with no tears. When…

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  • Diverse, Not Divided

    I like my America seasoned. Spicy, even. Why water it down? Why dull it? Make it flavorful. Make it robust. I like my America diverse, not divided. I want an endless array of accents crackling…

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  • Grandpa & Grandma

    Jarrod’s daughter Zoey and her boyfriend Christian welcomed their beautiful daughter into the world on February 3rd! Jaylynn Morgan was 8 lbs 5 oz and 20 inches long, and born at 9:05 AM. Jarrod, Felix…

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  • On The Flip Side (Seven, part 2)

    I shared about Felix’s good day, and I truly am grateful when he’s happy. But here’s the part people don’t see. Felix has a total of six adult siblings. He has two grandmas. He has…

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  • Seven!

    Yesterday, February 4th, Felix turned seven — and we decided to celebrate in a way that felt a little bigger than usual. Instead of staying home for his usual favorite lunch (pizza, of course), his…

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