Four Things That Can Never Be Recovered
I have no idea from where, but I’ve heard there are four things that can never be recovered: the stone …
one of my theories
You Get One Shot At This, Dad
This isn’t just for dads, of course. It’s for parents. This one has been on my mind for a while. …
Dads and Daughters
I’m raising two girls – Abigail, 8 and Amalie, 4. I’ve got a 1 year-old son too, but I’m not …
Soaking Up Dad
I figured out why they called that children’s character SpongeBob. Because our kids are nothing if not sponges. And they …
Another Brick in the Wall (Give Your Kids a Break)
Hey, teacher – leave those kids alone! Maybe the same could be said for some parents too. As always, my …
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Don’t Underestimate Your Role, Dad
Given the opportunity, kids will raise themselves. This was me, holding my son, Andon, who was just days old. I …
Pool Etiquette
Marco! Polo! So, it turns out that this is a game that’s not nearly as fun by yourself. Having spent …
What I have learned as a husband – Part 2
In the first part (check it out here), I shared some lessons about what I’ve learned since becoming a husband. There’s …
Scars
Ugly? Scary? Maybe. But allow me to propose…. beautiful. Let’s talk scars. Everything I say here can be applied to …
The Don’ts of Airline Travel
Since I’ve flown four times in the last week, I feel highly qualified to comment on the do’s (or more …
How Do You Love Your Loved One?
I’m hoping it’s the way they deserve to be loved. I recently read a quote that made me realize I …
The “S” word – the nasty one
I don’t get why this word seems to be one of the hardest words to utter in our language. I’m …
What Makes Your Heart Smile?
Think about it. I’m guessing there are more things that can make your heart smile than you can shake a …
Oh Manliness, How Fickle Thou Art
This post may shock and surprise some of my regular readers – because you can read it in one easy …
Investing – The Parent Edition
I’ve found an investment opportunity that I want to share with you. It’s the surest thing on the market today. …
What I have learned as a husband – Part 1
It’s not a lot, but it’s enough to have kept me alive. If you’re a regular reader, you know I’ve …
When a heart stops
Is it a good thing or a bad thing? You can look at this from a lot of angles, but …
Crazy fragile, crazy resilient
I had a conversation recently that reminded me of how amazing we are as human beings. As I’ve documented in …