Charles Dickens’ story A Christmas Carol is well nigh inescapable during this time of year. Even without reading the book or watching any of the dozens of film and stage adaptations, we still encounter it. The word “scrooge” is part…

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The legacy that a father passes down to his son can be a joy, as well as both a heartache and/or a headache. We often remember with fondness the small quirks our fathers had, like my dad whistling all the…

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