Given the opportunity, kids will raise themselves. This was me, holding my son, Andon, who was just days old. I think this picture can represent the enormous responsibility we have as dads. But it also speaks to the enormity of the gift and … [Read more...]
What I have learned as a husband – Part 2
December 27, 2011 By 3 Comments
In the first part (check it out here), I shared some lessons about what I've learned since becoming a husband. There's plenty more where that came from, but this won't be a super long post. This second part of the post is harder to share, because … [Read more...]
Under the Chimney – A Christmas Story
December 19, 2011 By 2 Comments
This morning I set about translating this story. It is an old story, from Germany. It harks back to a simpler time, with simpler family principles, when folks had less money for gifts, and more time to celebrate tradition and likely to think … [Read more...]
The Don’ts of Airline Travel
November 24, 2011 By 11 Comments
Since I've flown four times in the last week, I feel highly qualified to comment on the do's (or more specifically, the don'ts) of airline travel. No, I'm not an accredited globetrotter, but I've spent enough time in close quarters … [Read more...]
Why I Can’t Sleep
October 29, 2011 By 6 Comments
Are you an insomniac? Well, that's too bad for you, because I'm not. I can sleep like the dead. Anywhere. At least I could, until I got married and had kids. I don't know if this is unique to my house, but there are things that happen in my … [Read more...]
The “S” word – the nasty one
October 3, 2011 By 5 Comments
I don't get why this word seems to be one of the hardest words to utter in our language. I'm guessing that all the other languages in the world have a similarly difficult syntax around this word, because fitting it into any sentence seems to be an … [Read more...]
3 Books That Left a Mark
September 6, 2011 By 8 Comments
Are you a reader? An avid one? Or someone who likes looking at the pictures instead? I've spent time in both camps, but I prefer to see myself as a reader, first and foremost. I was talking to my wife about reading in general, and it … [Read more...]
Sonny Days – an 8-month update
August 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
It's been 8 months since we met our boy, Andon. I've learned some things along the way and life has definitely changed for us. I'm sure everybody's kids are different and do their own thing, but we've found that raising a boy has been quite … [Read more...]
Oh Manliness, How Fickle Thou Art
July 28, 2011 By 7 Comments
This post may shock and surprise some of my regular readers - because you can read it in one easy sitting. I have a lot to share, but I'm going to share it as briefly as possible. I have my reasons. Many of you will know that my amazing wife, … [Read more...]
Investing – The Parent Edition
July 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
I’ve found an investment opportunity that I want to share with you. It’s the surest thing on the market today. This market I’m talking about won't ever crash. No brokerage fees, no SEC worries, just pure, guaranteed return. It's a get-rich … [Read more...]
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