It’s Their Decision
When it comes to choosing something, this or that, like returning to campus this fall, it’s their decision. Or, is it? Are they adults? Is it even an option? Is it a good idea? Who is paying for it (the Read More …
Category: family
Coming and Going
Coming and going are essentially the same thing. Just in reverse. If that is the case, then why: is their coming home so much better than their going away? is coming into the fold so much more appreciated than going Read More …
Better Late Than Never
There are a lot of times when better late then never is the best thing ever. I won’t go into all of them, but the ones at the top of the list involve parents and family – waiting for family Read More …
Not Something You Did
You should be able to feel better if is was not something you did. You didn’t break it. You didn’t install it wrong. You didn’t assemble it upside down. Even it is not something you did – it has to Read More …
Taking It Easy
Now is a good time for taking it easy. We can (mostly) still work from home. It is summer. There is no school. The kids are home. They are getting along and helping out. Cherish the days. Enjoy the moments. Read More …
The Endless Work Day
Today, with telework you have to be the one to decide how much is too much or you can get caught in the endless work day. Aspiring promotees used to come in early and stay late in order to impress Read More …
Dads Are Amazing
Dads are amazing and we are so proud of them for all that they do. Lead by example. Stay focused. Be vigilant. Teach what you know and learn what you don’t. Be there for the kids. Help in the role Read More …
Weekends and Dads
Weekends and dads go together like: peanut butter and jelly jam and bread bread and wine wine and cheese cheese and pretzels pretzels and beer beer and burgers burgers and fries fries and ketchup ketchup and mustard mustard and honey Read More …
Set An Example
People, our kids especially are watching… let’s set an example. What can we show them? What are we doing? What can we do better? We are all home and spending more time than ever together. Be sure to set an Read More …
Long, Long History
There is a long, long history of things that have been terrible, horrible life altering events. Reading about them, whether in non-fiction, autobiographies or historical fiction that may elaborate more details and “humanize” the story as well as in classes Read More …