Don't get me wrong. I'm not implying you're not a good friend. You're probably a great friend. Before I start ranting, I should be very clear about something. This isn't about my friends. My wife and I have wonderful friends. We have much to be … [Read more...]
Don’t Underestimate Your Role, Dad
January 19, 2012 By 10 Comments
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...]
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...]
Crazy fragile, crazy resilient
May 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
I had a conversation recently that reminded me of how amazing we are as human beings. As I've documented in previous posts, I've experienced a fair share of speed bumps on the road of life. I lost my dad and my brother in the same summer, I was … [Read more...]
How I screwed up with my new dad
August 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
Let me tell you about how I screwed up with my dad - my new dad, in this case. If you've read one of my previous posts, you might know that I've lost my dad. My dad was an amazing man - unfortunately we lost him to lung cancer in 1994, when he … [Read more...]
What makes a best friend
August 8, 2010 By 1 Comment
I have a best friend. I suppose I have two. My wife is truly my best friend and I'll more than likely elaborate on that here some day. She is closer to me than anyone else in the world. But that's not what's weighing on me today. Today, I … [Read more...]
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