Pedal to the Metal
When the phrase “pedal to the metal” is spoken to you. By your own child. Who (actually) has a license to drive. But, not their own car. And the one they drive is just about as old as they are Read More …
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Say What You Want
Overhead someone talking today…it definitely made me think. Advice I didn’t give? “Say what you want.” You may disagree with someone and yet, there is still potential to find common ground. Do you feel really strongly about someone and something Read More …
After All This Time
So, after all this time, you can finally (finally) let go. It is time… Let go of all the things you have been holding onto. Let the stress go. Let the list sit for a bit. Let the time you Read More …
It’s A Start
Whether you inspire, incentivize or instill guilt in someone to do a task, it’s a start of something better. Better for the person. Better for the community. Better for the individuals affected. Better all around… You can’t be everything, do Read More …
Future Me
Somehow, if this is the only way, thinking of “future me” having to deal with something, right then and there, then I am okay with it. It really is a great motivator. All I have to do is think about Read More …
Never Done
The thing with being a dad is that you’re never done. No matter what age you are. No matter what age your kids are… No matter how many times you have to hold on for just one more second. No Read More …
One Chief
In projects and leadership roles, there has to be one chief… Well, at least one, maybe more, but there has to be at least one. Someone has to be in charge, follow the plan, make decisions when things go awry, Read More …
For The Boys
It’s the weekend for the boys… The ones we love The ones who became men The ones who gave us sons and daughters The ones who then had children of their own If you have not made plans for the Read More …
Parenting is Hard
Parenting is hard, and being a dad is none the less so. That is why we celebrate them and their spirit each June. It is because of them that we are happier: Their laughter and general good mood makes us Read More …
Gear Up
It is time to gear up, you know…for dads this Father’s Day. Gifts. Tech. Sports. Whiskey. Potato chips. Motorcycles. Grills. Movies. Plus, all of these things are (also) good for grads, and that rhymes with dads…so get ready – gear Read More …