There are many roles that dads play every day in their kids’ lives. Some of these roles are rather commonplace, bland, and widely recognized. But some are quite the opposite. Some go unnoticed yet truly speak volumes about the value of a father. Which of the following roles do you fit? Which role would you add […]
I’m a Murderer, and I’m OK With That
I have something to confess. I kill with reckless abandon. I lack feeling for my victims and I go about my brutal assignment with disdain and indifference. My victims typically die without knowing it’s coming. I deal swift and final judgment upon them as they sit defenseless or move about unknowingly. There really is no […]
Could This Be The End of Snow Days?
Something happened yesterday that could alter human history. I was dumbfounded and incredulous as I scrambled to respond to what was unfolding. This event is something that has never happened before, yet something that could lead to a complete and utter dismantling of how things are done. It could spell the end of an age […]
6 Ways Jeff Spicoli Would be Honor Roll Today
Kids Today Have Resources Available Like Never Before I’m sure most parents remember Jeff Spicoli from Fast Times at Ridgemont High. We basically grew up with him as part of our pop culture. He was, how should I say, a special individual. He would often show up for class late, ill-prepared, and generally unaware of […]
14 Reasons Why I’ll Miss Elementary School
The first quarter of the new school year just recently wrapped up and I once again find myself thinking about the past. The outset of each school year typically invokes some level of retrospect and contemplation of transition, yet there are points along the journey which result in deeper analysis. At this point in my […]
10 Things to Stop Doing to Your Kids
There are many things you SHOULD be doing for your kids every day. But what about the things you should NOT be doing. Or the things you should stop doing as soon as possible. Here are 10 things you should examine… 1. Stop sheltering them from all bad things in the world Let’s face it, […]
The Conflict of Coloring Outside the Lines
Were you one of those kids that would take great pride and effort in making sure you colored within the lines? Or were you the kid that rushed to get it done and didn’t care how it looked as long as it was done? This had me thinking the other day as I was sitting […]
Never Be Afraid to Admit You Don’t Know
There is no shame in not knowing something. For some people, that’s hard to admit and even harder to do something about. Whether it’s ego, stubbornness, or just plain apathy they just don’t dive below the surface. My oldest daughter is in the home stretch of the long process toward gaining her driver’s license. One […]
The Translation of Design
Teach the Power and Pride of Quality Design Yesterday Apple unveiled their latest operating system, iOS7. I watched the launch live online and spent a few minutes last night with my daughters showing them the video on the Apple website. The video presented the new iOS and demonstrated the new features and general redesign of […]
Hell Hath No Fury Like…a Waiting Child
What Happens If You Are Late Picking Up Your Child? If you are like me, I bet you spend a lot of time in your car waiting for your teen or tween. I find myself waiting a ridiculous amount of time for mine to finish up whatever is on their schedule. THEIR schedule. Who cares […]