No, it’s not him… The real billionaire you should be angry at has no remorse for any of his actions. He’s wicked. He’s nasty. He’s mean. If you haven't guessed by now, he leaves a real bad taste in my mouth. The real culprit is Fatherlessness. In 2008, the National [...]
INTRODUCING YOU TO BANDS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW, BUT TOTALLY SHOULD. Oil Boom Ever since I first heard Oil Boom, I’ve had them on pretty heavy rotation on my playlists. This Dallas, TX band is the perfect pick me up when you’re having a tough time, with straight-forward and relatable [...]
Theme parks are an amazing place to keep the kids entertained while on holiday, as they provide families with the ideal place to spend time outdoors, spend time together, and to make memories that will last forever. If you are eager to try out a theme park holiday with [...]
I recently came to the uncomfortable conclusion that I haven't been my best for some time. I tend toward the ambitious and always have a bit of a "what's next" mentality: how can I achieve more success at work, more financial security? How do I make a difference in the world, [...]
Single parenting at times can be demanding and challenging. On one side you are supposed to be that ideal father figure and on other, you have to make sure that you handle responsibilities without affecting your relationship with the kid. Parenting is a self-learning process where what works for [...]
It occurred to me, after sharing my previous blog a month or two ago, that it may have come across as a little self-indulgent. As I said in that blog, I’m certainly entitled to find being a dad hard going at times, and by Christ I do, but it was all [...]
The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility reports disturbing statistics. In 2014, 1,446 people died as a result of mixing drinking and driving. Approximately 70 percent of the impaired drivers demonstrated blood-alcohol concentrations of 0.15 or higher. Each were also repeat offenders. In 2014, 70,842 Texas drivers were arrested for operating [...]
Diplomatic Boss, I’m sure there are many of us who have at one point, gone through, or known someone where the relationship turned ugly… And soon after, the children are used in a harsh battle between parents. There probably aren’t too many other situations where the heartstrings [...]
Two seemingly different roles in my life have a lot in common. In both roles, I’m often called on to analyze a situation from another’s perspective. At home, I must look the through the eyes of an energetic inquisitive 6-year-old boy and at work I’m having to place myself in [...]
There a few shows out there that parents and kids can agree on. Parents don’t want a show that is mindless entertainment and kids want a show that is funny, entertaining, and has great characters. Parents also want a show that has some educational merit to it. Thankfully my kids [...]
