I have no idea from where, but I've heard there are four things that can never be recovered: the stone after it’s thrown, the word after it’s spoken, the occasion after it’s missed, and the time after it’s gone. After some … [Read more...]
What’s Important To My Kids – My Report Card
November 9, 2012 By 8 Comments
It's been a long time since I got a report card. I don't even want to think about how long it's been. But the other day, I received a report card as a dad. This isn't a metaphor for something. No, my 8-year-old daughter Abigail plopped a nicely … [Read more...]
What I’ve Learned From My Kids
June 21, 2012 By 6 Comments
At one point, I knew I was the smartest person in the world. I knew more than anyone else, especially my parents. I was about 14. It was at that time that I also decided I never wanted kids. It’s funny to see how much I’ve learned since then. … [Read more...]
Soaking Up Dad
April 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
I figured out why they called that children's character SpongeBob. Because our kids are nothing if not sponges. And they soak up a lot. I've ranted about this before, but I happened to observe something this week that made me want to pick up my … [Read more...]
Another Brick in the Wall (Give Your Kids a Break)
February 24, 2012 By 5 Comments
Hey, teacher - leave those kids alone! Maybe the same could be said for some parents too. As always, my disclaimer here is that I'm not anywhere near a perfect parent myself. But I recently witnessed something that inspired this post. I was … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Saying goodbye
October 4, 2010 By 4 Comments
How do you feel about saying good-bye? How do you do it? Something crossed my mind the other day, and I thought I'd share it, and hope to hear from some of you if you have some thoughts on it. How many times have we said good-bye to people? … [Read more...]
The C-word – I mean the nasty one
September 27, 2010 By 11 Comments
Now that I have your attention - let's talk about cancer. It's a nasty word. There are very, very few positive connotations associated with this word - as a matter of fact, the only ones I could come up with are remission, or better yet, … [Read more...]
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