Category: family

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1. Where the Red Fern Grows

   I have been reading Where the Red Fern Grows, one chapter each night, to my kids. I can't take credit for this idea; it was my wife's. I've been the one keeping it going, though.

   I love this book. It was first recommended to me by my Aunt Harriet some …

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Tue 30 September 2025
   In:family

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2. Short post of appreciation

   A father reflects on presence, parenting priorities, and the fragility of life after learning about a friend's husband in a coma.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Mon 17 February 2025
   In:Family

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3. My trip to NYC with Lily

   A magical father-daughter trip to New York City with my 8-year-old, exploring landmarks, shows, and creating unforgettable memories together.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Mon 06 February 2023
   In:Family

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4. In memory of Irving Katuna

   A eulogy for my grandfather Irving Katuna, from coal mining town to civil rights marcher to beloved family patriarch who lived 92 years with curiosity and conviction.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Sat 08 May 2021
   In:Family

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5. Ten years of marriage

   Celebrating ten years of marriage: from meeting in Sacramento to Boston to wine country wedding, building family and community in the suburbs.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Fri 12 June 2020
   In:Family

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6. Building a family culture

   Father's Day reflections on the similarities between building company culture and family culture, emphasizing intentional values development.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Sun 16 June 2019
   In:Family

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7. On nine whole years of marriage

   Celebrating nine years of marriage by reflecting on what makes relationships work: ease, communication, and growing stronger together.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Wed 12 June 2019
   In:Family

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8. A day in my life

   A detailed look at a typical day balancing work-from-home entrepreneurship with parenting young children and family life.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Thu 27 September 2018
   In:Family

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