From 'Rad' to 'Rizz'

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Aug 25, 2024

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A selfie of The Rizzler and I at Salvation Mountain in Niland, CA, during our epic summer road trip.

As my son prepares to tackle 8th grade, I can't help but feel excitement for all he’ll learn this year. Unlike myself at his age, he pays (more) attention, and I am often the secondary student. However, there is something he refuses to share with me: curr…

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