Happy Father’s day out there to anyone else who has one of the most important jobs any man can do: be a dad. Not just be a dad… but be a dad. A real dad. A father that will be in your child or children’s memory far beyond the time you inhabit your mortal body.. … Read moreFather’s Day 2018
In 1968 about 3000 people lived in tents on the Mall in an antipoverty demonstration in Washington D.C. The rally was inspired by Martin Luther King. King was a Baptist minister who became one of the most important voices in Civil Rights history.. American history. World history. Today, January 15, 2018, is Martin Luther King … Read moreNever let the dream be forgotten
It finally arrived! The special moment when my son and I could attend a professional wrestling match together. The venue: Wilkes Barre.. The moment: Magical! My soon to be 7-year-old became an immediate fan. He knew little of the matches or wrestlers prior.. but during and after became completely immersed in all that is professional … Read moreThe WWE parenting moment
The Maryland couple who went viral after posting controversial videos of them playing “pranks” on their kids have lost custody of the two youngest children, at least temporarily, the Baltimore Sun reports. They are called the DaddyOFive on Youtube.. they are otherwise known as Michael and Heather Martin. And just recently they posted a public apology on … Read moreThe Daddy of Five becomes the Daddy of Three.. and the fame was history.
Sometimes new years resolutions go awry quicker than you’d like.. but there’s always time to get back on track. While I will admit, I don’t make many new years promises, this year I did: I vowed to be more positive. To be happier.. to look to the brighter side of life. And above all else, … Read moreLiving in the moment. Minus a few.
I wrote a post a few days ago regarding 2009es, the space rock that journalists (without research) were purporting to say would potentially come close to the planet and, if it hit, make all life itself extinct. A frightening way to start a week. My article attempted to re-focus the whole thing back on facts. … Read moreFear factoring
I had a bit of an emotional morning the other day .. at a strange place no less: A gas station.. After filling my car with regular octane, I walked into the store to grab a snack and coffee … and noticed Halloween candy. Halloween candy!? And back to school signs! Autumn!? School buses!? I … Read moreTHE END OF AUGUST. THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL DAZE.
Let me begin by saying this before anything.. I love tech. I have an iPhone and four older versions.. I am currently typing this blog post on a Samsung.. I also have a desktop and laptop. I even had a typewriter and would still use it if it was not for the constant ink I … Read moreThe phone free Father’s Day
I have been experiencing some strange jaw pains lately.. stress induced TMJ is the prognosis. The dentist even agreed after a series of X rays were conducted late this evening. I don’t know yet if I will choose the mouth guard for sleep–seems unlikely–but I will surely attempt something. Maybe just yoga for stress relief, … Read moreDENTAL X RAY FREAK OUT!
MY NIGHTMARE. It began a week ago. I got sick—selfishness took over and I requested leave time from my fatherly duties. My wife luckily allowed me to get a full day of sleep. Then the next day when my son, Ayden, went to school and her to work, I stayed home. And slept again.. Whatever this … Read moreNightmare on fever street