Family
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Surrounded by Jackasses in America
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The prairie dog’s bark echoed across the plain – a plaintive cry for me to break the rules and hand over some of my popcorn.…
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Posted On Family
Magnitude of Gratitude
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For those of you who aren’t aware, my family and I recently experienced a substantial trial in the form of a sewer backup that damaged…
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From Bitterness To Joy
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Father’s Day used to be a source of bitterness and resentment for me. I was not born hating Father’s Day. I learned to despise it as…
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In Bloom
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The weather in northern Illinois was simply beautiful today, so I took some time off work and headed home to spend some time with the…
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Parental Guidance Needed
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My wife sent me a picture message of my daughter, Muirne (MEER-nah), the other day and I almost burst into tears. Not because it’s a…
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So I Heard…
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By now, I’m sure most of you have heard that I’ve moved. If not; I’ve moved. I’m not exactly thrilled by the turn of events,…
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…And A Happy New Year
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Now that the holiday season is winding down and life is returning to a semblance of normality, I’d like to thank everyone for all the…
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That’s Right, Bitches!
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OK, so I swore I would never do this blogging thing. I lied.So, what’s going on in Dariusland? My tooth is killing me. I had…
Darius McCaskey
Darius McCaskey is an author, poet, and musician from Rockford, Illinois.