Category Archives: Parenting

A Man, a Boy, and a Remote-Control Car

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

I was walking in the park the other day and happened to notice a man and a young boy playing on the basketball court with a remote control car. They caught my attention for a variety of reasons, and brought … Continue reading →

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Sea Urchins and Hook-worms

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Okay, bear with me as I explain. I was quite susceptible as a child, open to everything because I’d been exposed to so many different people, cultures, and languages, that anything could, in fact, be true and I wouldn’t know … Continue reading →

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One Last Bit of Nesting

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

I just dropped off my first son at his freshman college dorm. We come in to a smallish room with furniture lining every wall except the one that has a floorboard heater running the length of it. At some point … Continue reading →

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Interesting Links for 12-07-2011

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

This week has been a good one for discoveries, and so I bring you a broad range of areas, including a beautiful short story. I hope you enjoy them. Anthropology A glimpse into the death practices of an ancient city: … Continue reading →

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When the Time Is Right

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Or A Day in the Life of a Writing Parent Most novel writers have a few stories that were started long ago and never finished. Some of these stories continue to poke and may eventually see the light of day, … Continue reading →