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Happy Martin Luther King Day!
Whether you had the day off with your kids or were at work, I hope Martin Luther King Day meant something more than just a day on the calendar.

Mark Szkudlarek
Jan 20, 20201 min read
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The best dads CRY.
It's been a very difficult two weeks for our community, Carroll ISD and our family. One of Adam's classmates, Sarah Lacy - a senior at Carroll High School, died unexpectedly due to a pedestrian accident. We spent a number of nights crying, hugging and asking "Why", wondering how could this possibly happen and what meaning could come from this tragic accident. We only met Sarah this year as she is a senior and my son is a freshman. We knew her brother from Scouting and I h

Mark Szkudlarek
Jan 19, 20202 min read
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The best dads build PINEWOOD DERBY CARS!
My son wanted to build a Bugatti for his Pinewood Derby car this year. We went with his idea from start to finish, and he won first in his Den.

Mark Szkudlarek
Jan 11, 20201 min read
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The best dads DECORATE!
Growing up, we always waited until Christmas Eve for our real tree, when they're often free or heavily discounted. Here's why a little decorating effort makes such a difference.

Mark Szkudlarek
Dec 17, 20191 min read
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The best dads FORGET sometimes.
I rushed my son out the door for parkour and forgot to check his shoes, he showed up in crocs instead of sneakers. Turns out, every dad has these moments, and this one worked out just fine.

Mark Szkudlarek
Dec 14, 20191 min read
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The best dads enjoy DONUTS!
Donuts with Dads is my favorite school tradition every year. This time my son wrote me a story that ended with, "I hope in the future I can help him back."

Mark Szkudlarek
Dec 13, 20191 min read
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