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Stephen H Stein
Stephen H Stein

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Jan 4

Gumshoe Dad

Judah’s been collecting colored wrist bands at the pool service desk. He’s there a lot. The other day we were in the hot tub as a couple staff members walked past pushing a cart filled with fresh towels. “Hi, Judah,” they said. “Oh, hi, guys!” Judah is the mayor of…

Dads

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Gumshoe Dad
Gumshoe Dad
Dads

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Jan 4

Whale of a Tale

We went to Kauai for winter break. It was great. Amazing, really. The beach is a destination AND an activity. It’s also the edge of the world before it all turns to parrotfish poop. I digress. I have a weird tendency to run into celebrities toward the end of the…

Hawaii

11 min read

Whale of a Tale
Whale of a Tale
Hawaii

11 min read


Dec 2, 2022

Cranberries, Butterflies

Thanksgiving is over and you’re probably creating Turkey Stir-fry or inventing Mashed Potato crisps. We still have two sealed containers of cranberry sauce; the fresh stuff from Trader Joe’s — which if you don’t know, is the BEST. At home we hoard it and freeze it for later. Here in…

Thanksgiving

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Cranberries, Butterflies
Cranberries, Butterflies
Thanksgiving

6 min read


Dec 1, 2022

ThnksGvng ‘22

i’m in florida with my wife’s family we’re staying at an airbnb does any airbnb ever stock anything but single ply it’s not far from the ocean… we drive to the beach park, pay slow march across the sand find a spot not too near, not too far from all the people the chairs we…

Family

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ThnksGvng ‘22
ThnksGvng ‘22
Family

2 min read


Oct 7, 2022

observances observed

i fast, i repent that is, i don’t eat and i think of my transgressions and what to do better what i can do better i flip through the prayerbook and find passages i never noticed before i look around at my community the people specifically the backs of their heads their hair…

Yom Kippur

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observances observed
observances observed
Yom Kippur

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Sep 29, 2022

Funny Stuff

We are driving on the highway after a doctor appt for Judah. It’s late afternoon after a poor night’s sleep for me. I make the mistake of yawning. “No yawning,” commands Judah from the back seat. “Sorry, bud. Just wake me when we get home.” “No! You can’t sleep!” Judah…

Parenting

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Funny Stuff
Funny Stuff
Parenting

3 min read


Sep 20, 2022

Eight Left

“He may be blocked in another area,” said the vet looking over her mask. “Yeah?” ”His penis is purple.” “Is that bad?” “Um, yes.” “So, a cat doesn’t normally, have, you know, a pur-“ “No.” A week ago on Friday I took our cat to the vet to get a…

Cats

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Eight Left
Eight Left
Cats

14 min read


Sep 6, 2022

Give a Tween a Sticky Styrofoam Cup

or A Teachable Moment — In short, I explained to my 12yo daughter Nola the importance of rinsing non-recyclable/biodegradable objects before throwing them away. In long… INT — KITCHEN — DAY Steve and Nola are in the kitchen. Steve is preparing dinner. Nola is returning after being out with friends. NOLA (holding a styrofoam cup…

Parenting

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Give a Tween a Sticky Styrofoam Cup
Give a Tween a Sticky Styrofoam Cup
Parenting

6 min read


Aug 12, 2022

For Those About to Rock…

Judah has taken various music classes over his almost 9 years. Mostly social interaction stuff and play, but all with an emphasis on music — because he LOVES music. His teachers (different ones from different programs) have pulled Pam and I aside to suggest Judah might have perfect pitch. Neither…

Parenting

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For Those About to Rock…
For Those About to Rock…
Parenting

4 min read


Aug 2, 2022

Weeknd Last Weekend

Judah loves Abel Tesfaye. You may know him as The Weeknd. Or as the guy who got lost in the mirror maze during halftime at the Super Bowl. …

Family

6 min read

Weeknd Last Weekend
Weeknd Last Weekend
Family

6 min read

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