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Hello, friends. We’re in mid-July. Summer vacation feels like it’s moving too quickly. I won’t focus on that, though, I’ll focus, instead, on the here and now. Yes, Master Yoda says to be mindful of the future, but Master Qui-Gon Jinn reminds not do to so at the expense of the present. If I haven’t…

Hello, friends. This past week was pretty good. Pamela and I had breakfast with a close friend, G went to a robotics camp and found something she loved, and I got some writing stuff done. I needed a week like this. We all did. Welcome to the 181st installment of Gauthic Times, the newsletter about…

Hello, friends. Here we are in the heat of summer, pretending everything is okay though we all should know it’s not. At least we’re together, you and I. This week was dreamlike, it felt. I felt (and feel) strange and out of it. Recovery from the 2005-2026 school year, perhaps? I think so. I’ve had…

Hello, friends. Summer vacation has finally arrived. About seven weeks of—checks notes—writing and recovering. I’ll be writing more about some thoughts about this summer’s break in today’s essay. Right now, though, I have more important business to handle. Today, Pamela and I celebrate 17 years married. We got together in 2007 and married in 2009.…

Hello, friends. Happy Father’s Day, for those who celebrate! I have two days of the 2025-2026 school year left. Two days. The two longest days of the school year, most likely. Especially the Monday. This year’s season ender isn’t feeling as bad as last year’s (so far) but it sure as hell isn’t giving me…

Hello, friends. The 2025-2026 school year is winding down. As a teacher and a parent, there’s a sense of endings. The season finale will soon be upon us and one hopes there’ll be no season-ending cliffhanger. I’m still reeling from last year’s. The world around grows increasingly more terrifying and getting through more difficult. That’s…

Hello, friends. My parents would’ve celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this past week. It’s crazy to me that Mom’s been gone for seven years now. Dad is still recuperating from having a pacemaker installed. He’s been at a rehab place and I’m guessing will be released soon. He was full of piss and vinegar yesterday,…

Hello, friends. We’re leaving May behind and swinging into June. Things have been a lot. Still, the end of the school year quickly approaches and I’m there for it. So. Much. So. Because if what I’ve witnessed is any indication, next year will be even worse. But I’ll have my stories. Thank goodness that there’s…

Hello, friends. This past week…I know, I know. I say it every week in this space. But this one… This past week was special. Dad is in the hospital as I write this but he’s fine. A recent doctor’s appointment found something that needs fixing and, unfortunately, the three day weekend is making what should…

Hello, friends. Are you sick of me mentioning the past week has been busy? Not only am I sick of writing it, but I’m sick of having them. This coming week will be more of the same with appointments for my father, for me, and other things. The only thing I’m really looking forward to…