(Note: I started this post during my first week at my new job and as it sat in the draft queue it changed a little. I hope you enjoy it.) This past week has been one of new challenges and some heartbreak. You see, I started a new job and [...]
Spring is a great time of year to be a sports fan. March gives us the men's and women's college basketball tournaments that cripple workplace productivity as people replace spreadsheets and phone calls with box scores and online play-by-play logs. It's the time of year when NBA and NHL teams [...]
We finally got around to introducing our boys on the slopes. Like many great adventures, it was a happy little accident of sorts, but it has opened a new chapter of winter fun for our family. We live a few hours away from the Wisconsin Dells, where they have [...]
With the new year I have decided to launch a new feature called Dadventure2G0. These are posts with a downloadable pdf to serve as a guide/aide to the adventure. If you use them I'd love both feedback and examples of how you used them. So with no further ado I [...]
Last night on TNT the 2014 NBA All-Star reserves were announced. The players were selected by league's coaches in secret ballot. Notable players were Houston's James Harden and Dwight Howard from the West. In the East I am proud to see my Bulls get some love by having center Joakim [...]
Some say that the Chicago Bulls should tank their season since their number one guy, Derrick Rose is out for the rest of the year. Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau is not of that mindset. After last night’s triple overtime win it looks the team is on the same page [...]
Chicago has some world-class museums and attractions! I feel very fortunate to be able to take my kids on Dadventures to places where such rich learning can be done. We have expanded our minds at the Museum of Science and Industry. we've sketched in the Art Institute of Chicago, and we've been [...]
When you think of a hotel room, you probably think of relaxation, vacation, or possibly a place to party. This couldn’t be further from the truth when you are traveling with children. Any Hot Springs Hotel has easy access or deals to access the local hot springs. The Riles [...]
After this family of four flew on Southwest Airlines last week, I realized two things... 1) Southwest is a great airline. 2) Southwest is not overly baby-friendly. So...today I mailed this letter to Gary Kelly, the Chairman, President, and CEO of Southwest Airlines... Image from Mike Fisher
