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Stupid Optimism

Trying Not to Fail at Being the Best Human I Can Be

Author: Christian M.

I am a husband, father of three, and a teacher. I am a lover of writing and the English language. I am a fan of the outdoors and exploring it with my family. I am interested in anything and everything, and it's always been my motto to try anything thrice. And I am writing this blog to comment on the state of fatherhood, education, and really anything that pops into my twisted, little brain.

2021 – Chapter Eight: Teaching Sportsmanship, Campfires, and Smashing the Patriarchy to My Six-Year-Old

Posted on March 28, 2021April 1, 2021 by Christian M.

Raising a child is a full time job, and I have three. There are no breaks when they’re young, even… Read more 2021 – Chapter Eight: Teaching Sportsmanship, Campfires, and Smashing the Patriarchy to My Six-Year-Old

Very Fine People On Both Sides: My Children are Now Confronting the Reality of the White Moderate

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by Christian M.

I knew she was coming over to me before she started walking. I heard her need for validation that she… Read more Very Fine People On Both Sides: My Children are Now Confronting the Reality of the White Moderate

2021 – Chapter Seven: We’re Raising Savages, Look Out World

Posted on March 21, 2021April 1, 2021 by Christian M.

Raising feral children wasn’t the plan, but it’s what we’re doing. Look out world.

2021 – Chapter Six: Coming Out of the Doldrums of Seasonal Affective Disorder and Depression.

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by Christian M.

I’m not going to lie, I knew when I started down this path of trying to create a new piece… Read more 2021 – Chapter Six: Coming Out of the Doldrums of Seasonal Affective Disorder and Depression.

2021 – Chapter Five: “The Nod”, Being Black Enough, and Black History Month

Posted on February 7, 2021February 28, 2021 by Christian M.

I knew I’d fall off the wagon, I just hoped it would take longer. I’ve already missed a week of… Read more 2021 – Chapter Five: “The Nod”, Being Black Enough, and Black History Month

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