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Ofer Aronskind

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Snack Parent

When my boys were young - back in pee wee football, biddy basketball, T-ball - parents took turns bringing snacks. Cut up oranges, granola bars, Gatorade. I get it.

The Internship Scam

The word "internship" is popping up in my circle more and more frequently as of late. Usually as in, "My kid's looking for an internship for the summer...do you know anyone?"

The College Admissions Waiting Game

It has come to my attention that a good number of high school seniors this year have been wait-listed at the colleges of their choice. I'm not sure if I'm alone, but I am absolutely amazed by this.

Losing A Pet

A dog is an incredible animal. So loyal and loving. So undemanding and so giving.

An October Snowstorm

There's some natural catastrophe hitting us once a month or so. I used to think our area was immune to things like hurricanes and earthquakes.

Sunday Evenings

Sunday evenings are my favorite. The tail-end of a lazy Sunday, order in Chinese or Italian, kick back to watch 60 Minutes followed by our line-up of HBO shows.

College Road Trip

I don't want this trip to end, I don't want my son to leave for college next year.

Back-to-School Night

With one senior and two freshmen I found myself trying to follow three different schedules in order to meet a total of twenty-one teachers.

Watching Your Kid Play Soccer

A couple of days ago I was lucky enough to enjoy that special feeling four times during one game.

Hitting High School

was the first day of school for my boys but what was new about it was that all three were at the same building. First time.