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Shadows on the Hudson: The Forgotten Borderland Raids of Saratoga
This is the second of a series of posts introducing the five-part historical fiction novel Unbowed, which will be published in November 2026. All five parts are based on true events and real people – my ancestors. The first post described the outcome of the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 and one of its survivors, […]
Dear Diary — June 12, 2001
The Blood of Dunbar: The Forgotten Holocaust of the Scottish Covenanters
This is the first of a series of posts introducing the five-part historical fiction novel Unbowed, which will be published in November 2026. All five parts are based on true events and real people – my ancestors. Most students of American history are familiar with the standard narrative of New England’s early settlers: the Mayflower, the […]
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Tag Archives: day care
Toy Boy?
This past weekend, my wife and I stopped by at a nearby “home showcase.” Basically, the idea is that a number of construction companies build a model house in the same area, and then you can visit all the big … Continue reading
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Tagged at home dad, baby toys, child care, child-raising, day care, gender roles, half-Japanese, Japan, Japanese, parental roles
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First Day at Day Care for Dad
Last weekend, I had my first experience with a baby carrier. Or what I like to think of as some sort of modern torture device for obedient husbands. The top part goes around your head, the bottom strap latches itself … Continue reading
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