Category Archives: Family & Children

When Did We All Become Children?

Posted on March 20, 2015 by clubfredbaja

Several years ago I watched a fascinating documentary on cat behaviour. One of the theories put forth in the film was that by feeding and sheltering cats from an early age, humans unintentionally keep them at a juvenile stage of … Continue reading →

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A Farewell to Stoicism

Posted on March 16, 2015 by clubfredbaja

Those of you who know me will have noticed a series of Facebook posts this week concerning my sister Kelly. Among those posts were shameless requests for ehugs and pleasant distractions to lift her spirits. I’m certain at least a … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Lie

Posted on September 25, 2014 by clubfredbaja

“What do you mean you don’t want to have children? Aren’t I a good mother? Haven’t you had a good life?” When my mom asked sixteen-year-old me this question, through tears no less, I wish I’d had Angie Abdou’s book, … Continue reading →

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Words I Know By Heart

Posted on May 21, 2014 by clubfredbaja

The eagle has landed! Prez and I have touched down in Ucluelet for another summer of fishing, fishing, fishing, fishing…and writing. Between Nelson and the edge of the earth, however, we were lucky to spend time with friends and family … Continue reading →

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Every Day

Posted on May 6, 2014 by clubfredbaja

Mother’s Day is coming soon. I’ve always resented the holiday, even before my moms—adopted and biological—died. Well, not only Mother’s Day but every holiday designed to play on our emotions and guilt/pressure/manipulate us into feeding the consumer machine. More than … Continue reading →

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When We Were Six

Posted on December 6, 2013 by clubfredbaja

One of the most interesting people I know is six years old. I don’t mean interesting in the “oh she’s a fun kid” sense. I know plenty of kids (my friends and family were kind enough to have them so … Continue reading →

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Xmas for Kelly – A Coconut Chronicles Holiday Special

Posted on December 24, 2012 by clubfredbaja

Merry Holidays from Home! Tonight and tomorrow, scores of people will be celebrating either Christmas (Happy Birthday Jesus) or Xmas (Yay Santa Claus) or a combination of both. As I grew up in a non-religious family, we celebrated Xmas…boy did … Continue reading →

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Workin’ 9 to 5…or 6 to 10

Posted on September 26, 2012 by clubfredbaja

Hello from a Swingin’ Swanky Pad! Don’t let that salutation fool you, Prez and me have not jetted off to some exotic island, nor have we won the lottery. Thanks to a tennis buddy, we lined up an out-of-town job … Continue reading →

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Playing Catch…Up Part II

Posted on December 22, 2009 by clubfredbaja

Hello again from Home!   I guess I never did get around to Part II of my catch up. Life moves so quickly here in civilization.   Well, to summarize, we had short but very fun visits with family and … Continue reading →

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Family First?

Posted on September 18, 2007 by clubfredbaja

Hello again from Mountain Mecca & Hippie Heaven! I read an interesting news article this week en route to Red Deer Alberta. I’ll tell you more about Red Deer and why we were going there further on, but first I … Continue reading →

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