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Step-dad Adventures – Lost in Translation

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Fears Realized I have one recurring nightmare in particular. I’m lost and need to find someone. Fast. I run through streets, reading signs, looking for familiar landmarks, but no matter which way I go, the streets are different, the landmarks … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – Fire and Water

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Surviving the Elements If someone told me I had to start a fire, I would say, sure, get me a can of gas and a match and I’m off to the races. In actual fact, as long as I have … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – The Dreaded Night

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Cabin Fever The prettiest-girl-in-the-world has mommy-hearing. She wakes up if she hears sniffles from downstairs, if one of her children has a late night question, or if one should actually ever say mommy! in distress.  She will bolt out of bed … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – The First Steps of Being a Chaperone

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Joe Cummings

The First Steps of Being a Chaperone So I decided to be a parent-chaperone on the Oldest’s grade 7 camping trip. My first clue of how, (well, let’s not say ‘hard’, let’s say ‘challenging’) this endeavour would be was how … Continue reading →

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Step-dad Adventures – The Camping Trip of 2014

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Joe Cummings

The Camping Trip of 2014 Every so often, I do something completely stupid. Zap myself with a flyzapper to see how much it hurts. Decide to climb to the top of a ruined castle tower and get stuck half way … Continue reading →

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