“I just want her to be able to come and always talk to me and have open conversations.” Those are the words from actor Stephen Amell on the type of relationship he hopes to have with his daughter when she gets older. Fans of the show Arrow already know that [...]
Here is a sticky subject I'm pondering. What does it mean to be a father, and more to the point, a father to a daughter? As men we are hardwired for ruggedness, outdoorsy stuff, and a typical lack of emotional empathy. So how do we bridge that gap when [...]
Tampa has recently changed out their one-meter-for-every-parking-space, for a more efficient setup. There is a kiosk about every block or so, where you can enter your space number and purchase however much time you may need. Some security barricades like the ones at Protogetic are also installed for additional [...]
Despite our best efforts, at times it seems as if we are on the losing side of a natural disaster in a room. Gazing at the aftermath, I often wonder what destructive force Mother Nature unleashed in my daughter’s room. The ominous signs of water damage made me realize [...]
Pittsburgh Steelers running back, DeAngelo Williams and I have something in common. Now as a football fan I would love to share something with a player in the NFL. Unfortunately this is something both DeAngelo and I wish we didn’t have in common. Both of our mothers passed away due [...]
Being homeschoolers, we have our hands right in the mix of our daughter’s education. Not only are we her parents, for better or worse, we are also her educators. This may not be an ideal choice for parents since some don't have the time to properly educate their [...]
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 [...]
Erik Compton was born in Miami, Florida where he learned the game of golf. At one point Erik was the number one junior golfer in the United States and the 1998 AJGA Rolex Junior Player of the Year. He accepted a scholarship to play golf for the University of Georgia, [...]
As a dad of twins (boy and girl), I always told myself that I would, to the best of my ability, treat my children equally and not succumb to gender stereotypes or conformity. They wear all colors, not just pink and blue, and they both play with all available toys, [...]
Believe it or not actor Curtis Armstrong has been in the entertainment business for over thirty years. Fans of his work know him from his roles in Ray to his most iconic and memorable role as Booger in Revenge of the Nerds. Did you know that Armstrong has been acting [...]
