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My backup plan: Theoretical Daddying
My recent bout with unemployment has caused me to think about a developing a more secure backup plan should my career choice not pan out as I hope. But figuring out what to do is turning into quite a challenge. … Continue reading
An ordinary cat who became so much more
Goalie was an ordinary cat. Nothing made him stand out in the crowd of countless other animals that find their way to a shelter every year. He had outgrown that cute kitten stage that so many of us find … Continue reading
It’s just a cup. No big deal, right?
A father looks forward to teaching his son many things, whether it’s the proper way to grill a burger, the best way to a girl’s heart, or how to eat an Oreo without crumbs falling all over the place. But … Continue reading
The luck of the Dutch is on my side
I know how lucky I am. I may not have won the $656 million lottery last month, but I’m not surprised given that I didn’t buy a ticket. Those lottery folks tend to only give the winnings to people who … Continue reading
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A 14-cent lesson in honesty
Fourteen pennies, that’s all it was. Stack them together, and the tower of coins wouldn’t rise an inch off the kitchen table. It’s hardly worth the time thinking about, let alone scrounging around the house with a measuring tape to … Continue reading
Coaches should see children first, players second
No sound can compare to the crack of a bat as a boy swings for the fences on a warm summer afternoon. The “crack” itself is like an exclamation point to the prayer every boy says as he stands at … Continue reading
Gavin keeps his eyes on the prize: Two-wheeled freedom
I love the symbolism of children learning how to ride a bike. They go slow at first, unsure of their own balance and fearful of the pain they will feel when they fall, not if they fall. They know they … Continue reading
What the $%*! did she say?
I’m not one to cuss. It’s not because I’m a prude or feel disdain toward people who swear like a frat boy downing shots at his first kegger. And I don’t blush when I hear others cuss or chuckle like … Continue reading
Wanted: A job that matters
I recently attended a seminar on ways to stay focused during a long and intensive job search. I was a rookie compared to many others in the room, given that fewer than two months have passed since I last held … Continue reading
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‘The Lorax’ misses someone big: Dad
I had such high hopes for “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.” I hoped the producers could do cinematic justice to one of Dr. Seuss’ best stories, but I have to wonder if they even read it before setting out to bring … Continue reading