The game does not play the team
Ladies and gents? A lot of us have a problem. We (as humans) have an inherent itch in the back of our brains that makes us want to build and create things. We want to scratch that itch by working with our hands and be creative. Unfortunately, a lot of us live in small spaces, don't think we have the money, or just don't know how to start in on Do It Yourself (DIY) projects. I'm no … [Read more...]
For years, Brandi and I have taken time out to enjoy dinners together. We would go out when we could afford it, or stay in when we did not want to afford it. Either way, it was never about 4-star ratings, the food was somewhat irrelevant; it has just been our way of taking time out for each other. Still, we would still trade bites or even share the entire order---until it came to dessert. That is … [Read more...]
Well, it’s four days into those “New Year’s Resolutions”. Already want to quit? I know I used to. I say “to hell with resolutions!” The problem with resolutions isn’t the resolution itself, it’s us. We set our expectations way too high. I’m like a crazy person, right? Bucking a tradition that’s been going on forever? Not really. I do believe in changing for the … [Read more...]
Many of you who follow my blog have seen it change, grow, adjust, and slow over the course of this year. You saw it begin with my opinion of kids being brats and a reflection of me learning that sh!t washes. You may have read a few fictional stories before I moved them into their own adjacent apartment for the purpose of keeping this space more family friendly. You witnessed the rebuilding … [Read more...]
I did an interview with Josh Becker of Dadstreet for my #4LDads category in June. During that interview I asked about advice that worked well for him with his kids. He mentioned giving his little girl choices---letting her choose her path to what they both knew to be a fixed end result. To my surprise, the concept really didn’t get the comments and questions I thought it would. I assume … [Read more...]
