Two weeks ago, we took our first real family adventure since moving to California last August. I am not proud of the fact that it […]
Category: parenting
Empathetic Advice
I enjoy learning from others and at the same time I enjoy sharing what I learn with others. Most of the time this transaction is […]
The New Guy
I thoroughly enjoy being the new guy on the team. There are zero expectations that you know anything and there is every expectation that you […]
Vacations: Being, Frequency, and Brothers
Vacations don’t come often in our house. Sure I take time off from work and, yes, we take trips away from our home, but rarely […]
Got Game?
“Gamers are hermits.” “Gamers do not effectively navigate reality.” “Gaming is a complete waste of time.” I grew up playing video games, but by today’s […]
Capable Decision Makers
Last week, my son told me that in his estimation every day is the same. Each day consists of the same activities within the house […]
Outside the Pool
This last weekend was the All-City Swim Meet and the culmination of my son’s third year of swimming on the neighborhood team. Three years ago […]
The Satisfaction Bar
Last weekend was yet another one spent at the swimming pool. I must admit I enjoy weekends like that. My wife and I get to […]
Anchor Points
While driving with my son last week, we were in need of gas. We neared a gas station selling unleaded for $2.39 a gallon. As we […]
Outcomes
Anyone who is familiar with the Star Wars movies is likely even more familiar with the little green Jedi master, Yoda. If you’re anything like […]
“About Time” Moments
We’ve all had those moments in life of sudden realization, inspiration, insight, recognition, or comprehension. And most of us aspire to have many more of […]
Permission to Suck
Last Friday, my wife sent me an e-mail that contained a time, an address, and these words “Guest speaker Megan McArdle will discuss her new […]
Helicopter Leadership
A military is able to project power through mere presence, the police often maintain order and nearly always alter behavior just by being within our […]
I Hope This Works…
Though my personal interest in video games disappeared long ago, my son considers the time he spends playing them amongst his favorite. As a means […]
Creating Firsts
One of the many cool things about being a parent is watching your child experience things for the first time. Odds are most of us […]
Being There
We all live “busy” lives and we make numerous decisions each day about how we choose to spend our most precious resource, time. Some of […]
Practice To Become
I remember being told this throughout my childhood and continue to hear it today… Practice Makes Perfect! I appreciate the message and make that philosophy […]
Operate Forward (Guest Post)
LTJG Jason Pawlak is an Information Warfare Officer originally from Mason, Ohio. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Computer Science, […]
Be Safe? No, Be Smart!
I hear it all too often, but you won’t hear me say it…”Be safe!” We hear parents tell their children before they head out for […]
Try, and Mean It!
I have had the pleasure of spending lots of time with my wife and son during this transition period. We’ve played, we’ve worked, we’ve explored, […]