Every once in a while, life taps you on the shoulder and says, “Hey… pay attention to this part.” The last three or four months have been full of those moments. For Christmas, my daughter Kate—20 at the time—gave me a gift she could barely contain her excitement over. And when she told me it … Continue reading On a Serious Note:
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As a Girl Dad – Part 5
Things I Never Expected to Say as a Girl Dad Before I had daughters, I assumed fatherhood would involve saying things like: “Don’t touch that.” “Get down from there.” “Who broke this?” Normal dad phrases. What I did not expect was the number of sentences that would come out of my mouth that make absolutely … Continue reading As a Girl Dad – Part 5
As a Girl Dad – Part 4
I’m Right Here There is something I genuinely enjoy about the four of us going out to dinner. Not the food.(Not really.) It’s the moment.All four of us at the same table. No carpools. No practices. No “I’ll just meet you there.” Just us. Now—like any modern American family—there are occasional phone sightings. A scroll … Continue reading As a Girl Dad – Part 4
It’s a New Season
I do enjoy when a new season is upon us. There’s something about that first stretch of warm spring days. Not just one teaser day in March where everyone wears shorts and then it snows the next morning. No. That is some top shelf BS right there. I’m talking about that string of nice days … Continue reading It’s a New Season
Yes — I do have a list. (redone)
And make no mistake — it’s a real list. And once you’re on it… you’re on it. Now, that doesn’t necessarily mean anything is going to happen.But if something does happen someday, well… then hey… they were on the list. My list is called: “People I Want To Punch In The Face.” Have I actually … Continue reading Yes — I do have a list. (redone)
Surviving Disney
We Overcome - We Adapt We also range somewhere in between compromise and being beat down into submission Guys are inherently doofuses. It’s not that we choose to do the wrong thing — it’s more that we simply don’t know any better. We wander through life thinking we’ve got it all figured out… until a … Continue reading Surviving Disney
On A Roll
Oh, I do enjoy a good tuna fish sandwich.On a roll.On bread.White bread. Wheat bread. Makes no difference.Heck, balance it gently in a scoop on top of a salad and call it “low carb” if that makes you feel responsible. But let’s be honest.It’s a sandwich. Not a wrap.That’s its destiny. And yes…I prefer make … Continue reading On A Roll
Big Big Difference
There are literally dozens of readers of my blog.Dozens. And I appreciate every single one of you. As a loyal reader, you already know a few things about me: I’m a Girl-Dad. I’m a grown-ass man. I know absolutely nothing about women. Now before you nod in agreement — I have learned things about women. … Continue reading Big Big Difference
The Little Kernal That Could NOT – redone
So … (Yeah. I did it again. And yes — I know it drives some of you crazy when I start a post like that. You’re welcome.) I’m standing in the kitchen.Pajama pants.One sock.No plan for the evening other than carbs. The popcorn machine is whirring like it’s powering a small village.We’ve got one of … Continue reading The Little Kernal That Could NOT – redone
Enough Is Enough
Me? I’ve had it. Enough. Seriously. I bet he’s enjoying himself.I bet he’s down there right now… kicked back… feet up… cozy in his little burrow Airbnb… central heat, zero wind chill… surrounded by woodland buddies. Probably sipping hot cocoa. Looking outside. Laughing. LAUGHING. AT US. We’ve been good to him. We gave him a … Continue reading Enough Is Enough
My Take on Life and Events 