I was never a Boy Scout, but I did follow one of their main motto's which was to always be prepared. Whether it was for school, work, or play I tried to pack everything I would possibly need for that day. Following that motto really helped me out even [...]
I live in Southern California. Even without the historic drought we are in, this little stretch of the USA is delightfully dry, with stupendous temperatures. As a very outdoorsy person and I’m lucky enough to work from home. However, that combination is a crushing blow almost every single day, [...]
Neal Gabler is everywhere these days. Since landing the cover story in The Atlantic, The Secret Shame of the Middle Class, he’s been interviewed multiple times. I’ve stumbled across him on NPR, online, and the radio program On Point. The crux of Neal’s article is that 47% of of American citizens couldn’t come up with [...]
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This is not a story about weight loss -- unfortunately. Nor is it a fitness how-to. I’m not the right person to write that. This is simply about one dad’s motivation to get through his workout. Like many adults, I’ve struggled with those extra pounds over the years. And, [...]
Well, it has finally happened. I have fully slipped into the role of Mr. Mom. Due to circumstances that are out of our control (don’t worry, we won’t bore you with that long story), Tricia has taken a full-time job. And yes, it sucks. I’m supposed to be the one [...]
One Sunday, Simon asked if tomorrow was a school day. It sure is, buddy! I said, in my most chipper voice, fearing what was about to come. I expected tears. What I got instead was somehow worse. Oh no, he sighed with sad resignation, that means I have to give you a hard time. Wait. What!? [...]
We’ve all been there; at the ballet recital or the baseball game, the science fair or the soccer pitch. We beam with pride as watch our kids try hard, push themselves to new heights, and succeed at what they love to do, at what they are talented at doing. So [...]
If I didn't make it clear in my first post, I'm a big Call of Duty fan (PS4). Thanks to the fact my wife and I work different hours and the fact my son goes to bed between 8:30-9pm, I tend to play each night from 10pm-12:30am. I have a [...]
