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Beyond Spacesuits: How Genetic Engineering Could Make Us Martian
When we think about colonizing Mars, we usually imagine advanced spacesuits, dome cities, and massive terraforming projects. Beyond Spacesuits: How Genetic Engineering Could Make Us Martian Wish I had seen this writing prompt this past June! I could have written… Well, probably something very similar to this. Only without the obvious use of AI. Just […]
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
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Tag Archives: Japanese
One if by Land, Two if by Sea…
Last weekend, my family went to Nagoya. The impetus was a concert by a local chorus my wife had once belonged to, but since it was an overnight stay, we also had a chance to take our daughter sightseeing. It … Continue reading
Posted in family outings, politics, trips
Tagged aquariums, child care, child-raising, dolphins, family leave, Japan, Japanese, Nagoya, parental leave, Paternity leave, politics, Sea Shepherd, Taiji, whales
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Where no toddler has gone before…
Now that our daughter has stood up on her own (albeit for seconds at best), and has shown signs of beginning to walk, my wife and I started “baby-proofing” the apartment. We were particularly worried (of course) about the kitchen, … Continue reading
Posted in child safety, day care, parenting
Tagged child care, child safety, child-raising, Japan, Japanese, Paternity leave
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Spice Girl to Daddy: This food is bland!
Lately, my daughter has begun to reject food. At first my wife and I thought she might be coming down with something — especially after our hospital episode, we have been carefully monitoring our daughter’s sleeping and eating habits for … Continue reading
Posted in eating, parenting, sickness
Tagged allergies, allergy, at home dad, baby food, child care, child-raising, GMO, Japan, Japanese, Paternity leave, pediatrics, politics
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