The game does not play the team
Experience is a hell of a teacher. Our oldest daughter is 19 and very outspoken. She’s off trying to figure her life out now, but while she was home we experienced a lot together. I’ve run the gambit of “girl conversations” and topics with her and as difficult as it was at times, I have to admit, I’m glad she feels comfortable enough to be able to open up to me with most … [Read more...]
As many of you know, I am in the US Army. Some of you also know that I will be deploying again very soon. For those who didn’t know this; my wife can attest that I don’t talk about the military a lot, mostly because it always ends up the same---several ‘thank you’ comments, even more ‘what’s your opinion’ questions, and more ‘why’s’ than I can shake a stick at. I have … [Read more...]
Ever have that not-so-fresh feeling? NO! Not THAT! I mean with your significant other. Unless you are just exceptional, there comes a time in every relationship, be it a marriage, dating, partnership, whatever, where you just aren’t firing on all cylinders anymore. Things start to get too comfortable. The butterflies don’t make an appearance as often (or at all.) The lines of … [Read more...]
Technology and advancement is inevitable. I can present a coupon delivered in real-time to get a free treat. The only limits on smart phones are those imposed by the carrier’s billing department. GPS and ‘geo tags’ even allow us to become the mayor of 7-Eleven with the push of a button! I could probably count on one hand how many times in the last year I opened a print-based phone … [Read more...]
I’ve been talking about the short creatures in your house for a few months now, but I want to make sure that you are a well rounded family man. Therefore, I have a question for you. Are you doing anything to show the other adult in the house who puts up with you your significant other that you care? Appreciation doesn’t have to come in the form of a big shiny rock or a new ride, you … [Read more...]
