“Experience is not what happens to you; it’s what you do with what happens to you.” -Aldous Huxley
Phrases that only came out of one man’s mouth because of his kids.
It's common knowledge that I myself don't have any children, but have spent the better portion of my adult life educating children of all ages, including elementary, middle and high school children, as well as college students and adults. Have a listen to the band Midlake’s interesting sounding song about children,
while I introduce you to the artwork of frustrated dad Nathan Ripperger.
Image credit: flickr user nripperger, via http://www.flickr.com/photos/nripperger/sets/72157623153953686/.
[Go see all 10 amazing compositions at the new Starts With A Bang on Medium.]
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