Father's Day ... Without my Dad...
Theresa Santoro
I wrote this last year, on the first father's day without my dad. I still miss him just as much, and although the pain dulls, the memories never fade! Happy Fathers Day! Thank you for all of the lessons you left behind dad! . . . keep reading
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Why Children Need a Dad
Theresa Santoro
The importance of having a dad around. You can read studies that say a kid is not really affected if he is raised without a father present in the home. Another study will say he is doomed for life. And still another study will say if he never had a father to begin with, it just doesn't matter. So... a father, doesn't matter? . . . keep reading
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The Day Harvard Rejected My Child - College Rejections
Theresa Santoro
Today is the day... March 30th... It is the day across America that high school seniors receive definitive admission answers from colleges and universities. Today, tomorrow, and April 1, the cell phone buzzes, the e-mail arrives, and the snail mailbox is stuffed full. The yippee, the whohoos, and the painful tears from rejections. . . . keep reading
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Divorce -- Reality T.V. Style...
Theresa Santoro
In fairness to the criticism I offered on Jon and Kate, I went on YouTube to catch their 10year marriage vow renewal. I also got to catch their original vows. . . . keep reading
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Divorce - Jon&Kate - Bradley&Jane
Theresa Santoro
To no surprise of most, Jon and Kate Gosselin announced their separation on their semi-popular reality show Jon&Kate plus 8 last night. They said "we have decided to separate..." Well, actually, they have decided to divorce, as Mrs. Gosselin filed papers on the same day to dissolve the marital union. . . . keep reading
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Broken Promises... Shattered Dreams
Theresa Santoro
An open letter to Tustin Unified School District Board of Education. James Laird, President, Francine Scinto, Vice President, Lynn Davis, Board Clerk, Jonathan Abelove, Board Member, Tammie Bullard, Board Member . . . keep reading
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My Family has the Springtime Blues!
Theresa Santoro
Ah...here it is April. This is the time of school year when the various blues set in. To kick things up a bit, this year we enjoy an earlier time change. Great for evening...Miserable for the early morning! . . . keep reading
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Choosing Happiness, When You Would Rather Not.
Theresa Santoro
Have you ever had one of those days? You know the day where you are hosting your very own pity party, and you are the only RSVP? A pity party once in a while won't shake the universe, but what happens when your party turns into a lifestyle? . . . keep reading
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