Tag Archives: parenthood

Advice from my father

Posted on June 13, 2019 by rossmurray1

First be kind, then be tough. It is better to listen than to speak, smarter to think than to react. If you treat others with respect, they will respect you and your tentacle-like appendage. Master five good meal recipes. Know … Continue reading →

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Resting heartbeat

Posted on September 7, 2017 by rossmurray1

It started one evening when James was closing the door to the car. He leaned out and, with a pained look on his face, said, “Mom, I don’t want to go Concordia.” Then he drove away. Well, goodnight then. For … Continue reading →

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Talking to your kids about legal drugs

Posted on January 19, 2016 by rossmurray1

“Sit down, son. I’d like to talk to you about a difficult subject. No, not sex. No, not why all the rock stars are dying off. I want to talk to you about marijuana. Now that it’s legal in Canada, … Continue reading →

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I prefer to think of them as “endearing”

Posted on July 9, 2015 by rossmurray1

Dear children, It may seem odd to you now, but some day you’re going to make fun of your mother and me. “Oh no, not us, father!” I can hear you cry in unison like adorable Von Trapp children, except … Continue reading →

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Rugby: not for the faint-hearted (parent)

Posted on May 14, 2015 by rossmurray1

In the 11 years I’ve been writing a newspaper column, I’ve received hate mail only two times. These being Townships readers, though, it was more like strong-dislike mail. Peevish mail, tops. The first was when I suggested that curling, like … Continue reading →

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