Because I'm the Dad
Parenthood through a Father's Eyes
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05/17/13Summer campThere seems to be some sort of summer camp for every possible interest. The choices are endless. But I guess I have to ask the question—how did we survive growing up? I only went to church camp one week in 18 years, and surprisingly I lived... |
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05/10/13Daddy's girlWell it’s over and I survived—barely. There were tears (not all mine). Sweat was involved (a lot of it). And I even think there might have been a little blood. Nevertheless, we all made it out alive and can now share our battle stories of prom... Posted at 07:52 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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05/03/13Promposal or Apocalypse?There is a disturbing trend sweeping the nation and it has started to seep into my own life. It’s just another something that pits neighbor against neighbor and I think it needs to stop immediately. It’s call a “Promposal” and apparently it’s all the rage these days. I blame YouTube... |
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04/26/13Sleepless in Central Pa.I have come to believe that sleep is overrated. I just don’t really do it anymore. I am told I was a great sleeper—before I had kids... |
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04/19/13Butterflies, bugs and 2-year-oldsThe other day a friend of mine was talking about how he and his wife entertained their 2-year-old over the weekend. They came across a great idea that would be both entertaining and educational—an exhibit where you could walk through a butterfly habitat... |
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04/12/13Treadmills, points and my reclinerI have never been a fitness guy—obviously. But my daughter, Grace, is all over it these days. She has been motivated to get in shape (most likely because the prom is coming up) and it has kind of taken over our lives... |
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04/05/13No McDreamy hereDads don’t really get much respect these days. Sometimes I think we are just here to hear what others feel we need to hear, write checks, fix things and take pictures of everyone else... |
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03/28/13My Easter whineOut of all the holidays, Easter is really one of my favorites. However there is a certain way things should be done. So I want to put my issues out there for your debate... |
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03/22/13Crowded sidewalksI grew up in the country—far away from anyone but relatives. At the time, it was actually a dirt road that no one travelled unless you were purposely heading to one of the 10 or so houses that lined the entire 3-mile road... |
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03/15/13Erin go What?I have Irish blood in me and although the Kennedys probably can claim the lineage better than me, I do have some of the Emerald Isle’s tendencies... |
