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 …
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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. …
Things You Can’t Really Say To Your Kids
Hey, I’m crazy about my kids. I wouldn’t trade them or my experience as a dad for anything. I try …
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 …
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 …
Under the Chimney – A Christmas Story
This morning I set about translating this story. It is an old story, from Germany. It harks back to a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
V for Vasectomy
The Saga of The Snip So, if you’ve read some of my previous posts, you may know that we have …
Parenting A to Z
I haven’t been a parent for long – just over 7 years. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about …
Why I got rid of my baby
My heart is shattered. I’m not sure where to turn. If you don’t handle stories about tragic loss and grief …
And what if it’s a boy?
In my last post, I touched on the possibility of us having another daughter and what that might mean to …