Lisa Gastaldo

Writer. Mother. Widow. Survivor.

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To My Sons: Lessons on Manhood I Learned From Your Father

Dear Boys, BE A STUD — Eat and breathe whatever you are involved in.

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Turning 50 is Difficult at My Age

Turning 50 is Difficult at My Age I was recently at a birthday party where the honoree was turning fifty.

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To My Son on His 21st Birthday: Lessons on Manhood Part Two

Dear Son, In my first letter, I related to your brother and you what I had learned about manhood from your father. On this, your 21st…

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Beware the Locksmith

A Tale from Home Security

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