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“I’m approaching 50 myself … and already know looking at some obstacles that I can’t envision myself completing without falling … but I’m going to try.” Those were the fateful words of fellow Belmont dad Matt Cassello back in February, and they…

I never expected to fall in love with something that made me miserable. That’s what comes back to me, as I think back to my first run with the Belmont High School cross country team in August 2023. It was right before…

Family dinner. As parents, we were told it was the solution to everything. Our kids required it to grow up well-adjusted and become adventurous eaters. Meaningful conversation would flow freely as we cemented close and lasting bonds over Brussels sprouts and sushi.…

I’ll be honest: I didn’t know precisely where Ukraine was before 2023. Although I could have identified the general area on a map, I didn’t know that it bordered Russia, and I certainly didn’t understand the long, difficult history between those countries.…