• |September 30th, 2025|

    (5-minute read) I’ve gotten hooked on a TV show on the History Channel: Alone. I enjoy several things about it. The variety of skill sets brought to the situation by the group of contestants is truly impressive. Some approach the experience with great shows of bravado and entitlement, others come with humility and wonder. The... Read More

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  • |September 30th, 2025|

    “The path of least resistance is the path of the loser.” H. G. Wells Put more gently: The path of least resistance is rarely the path of wisdom. “The path of least resistance leads to crooked rivers and crooked men.” Henry David Thoreau I remember getting new carpet once and noticing how fluffy the pile was... Read More

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  • |September 30th, 2025|

    What are the unique pitfalls and blessings of committing to Fost-Adopt status? Is it right for you? Since I consider it the most complicated of the three options (Adoptive Parenting, Foster Parenting, and Fost-Adopt Parenting) I’d like to focus on that today. Before we jump into this, let’s visit the concept of Concurrent Planning which... Read More

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