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My Dad

06/14/13

My Dad

This Sunday is Father’s Day and while it requires a license to catch a fish, just about anyone can be a father. But only a very special person deserves the title Dad...

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The big top and little kids

06/07/13

The big top and little kids

Recently I ran away with the circus. Well, only for an evening. The last time we went to the circus, Colin and Grace were probably just a bit older than my nephew and niece are now. So I thought it would be interesting to see how they would compare both then and now...

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Get out! ... of the house

05/31/13

Get out! ... of the house

While there may be a lot of things to do in the Central Pennsylvania area, it is getting tougher for young families to find affordable options. But hey, I’ve got a great idea for you that will help you cross off a few items on your Saturday checklist...

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Ringing guitars

05/24/13

Ringing guitars

I heard a rumor the other day that my daughter plays the guitar. Well, I guess I actually have known about it, however I never really see much evidence of it...

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Summer camp

05/17/13

Summer camp

There seems to be some sort of summer camp for every possible interest. The choices are endless. But I guess I have to ask the question—how did we survive growing up? I only went to church camp one week in 18 years, and surprisingly I lived...

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Daddy's girl

05/10/13

Daddy's girl

Well it’s over and I survived—barely. There were tears (not all mine). Sweat was involved (a lot of it). And I even think there might have been a little blood. Nevertheless, we all made it out alive and can now share our battle stories of prom...

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Promposal or Apocalypse?

05/03/13

Promposal or Apocalypse?

There is a disturbing trend sweeping the nation and it has started to seep into my own life. It’s just another something that pits neighbor against neighbor and I think it needs to stop immediately. It’s call a “Promposal” and apparently it’s all the rage these days. I blame YouTube...

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Sleepless in Central Pa.

04/26/13

Sleepless in Central Pa.

I have come to believe that sleep is overrated. I just don’t really do it anymore. I am told I was a great sleeper—before I had kids...

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Butterflies, bugs and 2-year-olds

04/19/13

Butterflies, bugs and 2-year-olds

The other day a friend of mine was talking about how he and his wife entertained their 2-year-old over the weekend. They came across a great idea that would be both entertaining and educational—an exhibit where you could walk through a butterfly habitat...

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Treadmills, points and my recliner

04/12/13

Treadmills, points and my recliner

I have never been a fitness guy—obviously. But my daughter, Grace, is all over it these days. She has been motivated to get in shape (most likely because the prom is coming up) and it has kind of taken over our lives...

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Rick Cochran is a stereotypically clueless husband and father. He lives in Harrisburg with his wife of 23 years, Terry, their two teenagers and one spoiled rotten dog. He juggles his life as a taxi-driving, advice-offering dad by happily serving as the associate publisher of Central Penn Parent.

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