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The week has taken a turn for James Guttman as he speaks about coping with grief and the shocking religious sign he received the other day.  Plus, in the midst of it all, the passing of his 17-year-old cat Tipsy on Thursday.

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On the fifth anniversary of HiBlogImDad.com, James Guttman reflects on how things have changed in the past five years, including a look back at the two articles he republished (for the first time) this week. The first dealt with his quintuple bypass and the life-changing effect it had. The other was the first time he had written about his son's autism and evolving understanding of parenting a non-verbal child on the spectrum. 

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James Guttman tells the story of a teacher who made a difference by being "cool" and expecting the best versus one who let the kids do anything and taught nothing. He examines how he's emulated one in his fathering, how being open and honest changes everything, the way his son with autism overcame haircut fear, and more.

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Continuing the week's raw stories started on HiBlogImDad.com earlier, James Guttman tells another tale he never thought he would. It's the purple-tinged tale from 12th-grade health when a merry teacher chose to mock him rather than teach. Plus, the train incident and the insanity of dropping off his kids at school.

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James Guttman looks at this week's HiBlogImDad.com posts including a story about someone who talked trash and then proved, when confronted, that their opinions weren't based on reality. Plus, his non-verbal son's sense of humor, Saving The Cheerleader and Saving the World, along with Miracle Berries, the fruit that lets you eat lemons. Seriously.

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James Guttman talks in-depth about living with bipolar disorder, how he was diagnosed, the triggers that he looks out for, and how he's learned to push past the feelings that used to rock him. Also, his non-verbal son's recent issues with autism transitions, why he forgot that was a thing, and the ways they've managed it. Plus, the five year anniversary of HiBlogImDad.com, celebrities you never heard of, life resumes, Lil Tay, Linda McMahon, and more. 

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Ring in 2022 with James Guttman in an episode that looks back on the most challenging and rewarding year of his life. JG looks back on his first post-divorce year, the people he's blessed to have, the people he's blessed to be rid of, and the family he doesn't know who have their Christmas Card hanging upon his whiteboard.

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James Guttman has the Christmas Spirit for, perhaps, the first time ever. James looks at this year's autism-inclusive event, past battles with bipolar and seasonal depression, the disastrous 2019 Christmas, JG's big changes this past year, being grateful for new people in his life, and more. Plus, this week's posts on HiBlogImDad.com and discovering Christmas Lights.

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Who has two thumbs and a broken toe? James Guttman. J.G. gives the story of how, on his way to record last week's podcast, he broke his toe. The tale includes the return of the soft-spoken corona-doc from March, learning what a fracture is, the punishment of exercise, and more. Plus, the latest on HiBlogImDad.com about his snazzy non-verbal son with autism's attire, leaving parties early with a special needs child, a TV show that will make anyone feel ancient, the old movies at the Lindenhurst Movie Theater, Shel Silverstein, and a 2nd-grade story that has never faded from the annoying memories section. 

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James Guttman has just put up his tree and, in his first post-divorce Christmas, is learning about the holiday spirit. James talks frankly about being bipolar, triggers, signs when he was younger, and more. Plus, giving his non-verbal son with autism a chance to just be a kid, decorating for the holidays, and 143 (aw).

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