Four simple words. And like every school day, I heard them this morning when I dropped my son off at school. As he was getting out of the car, I told him I loved him. And his reply was, as always, “I love you, too.” I thought it was especially a good sign because he was…
Tag: parenting
“Everyone has a plan . . . “
Facing the unexpected adversities that life throws at us is never easy. I’m reminded of a quote by, of all people, former boxing great Mike Tyson. I’m a sports fan. I like almost every sport there is. I suppose that’s why when I was younger, I wanted to be a sports writer or announcer. Football…
Entering the world of business
There’s nothing quite like doing something for the first time. For my son, getting his first taste of business was almost more excitement than he could handle, and it was more excitement than I could handle. It started on a Friday as we prepared for a yard sale with my mom and sister. (I say…
For my daughter – the road taken
With the new college semester about to start, I know you’re trying to make a decision about what career path you should take. I’m sure you feel that whatever major you decide on, you’re not quite sure if it’s the direction you should go. If another major might give you more opportunities, or bring you…
Dog’s unusual name causes confusion
In honor of my aunt Shirley who passed away last week, I’m re-posting one of my most popular blog posts. I hope you enjoy. Several years ago, my wife, daughter, and I lived in a small town next to a church, where I served as the youth director. One day, we found a beautiful border…
Death by Weather Channel
In a household with a nine-year old, you might think our favorite channel would be something like Nickelodeon. Or maybe Cartoon Network or PBS. Nope. Most of the time our television is tuned to . . . the Weather Channel. My son is – how can I say this nicely – very interested in the…
My son – aspiring mind or mad scientist?
There’s something you should know. My kids are smarter than me. It’s a tough reality to wake up and face. But I have to face it every day. My college-age daughter sits around answering almost every question on Jeopardy (Now named to the cabinet, Steven Chu won a Nobel for capturing atoms with these light…
Hawaii delayed for rummage through the trash
During the year my wife was sick, it seemed like our entire life was in chaos. It seemed that almost every day brought some new crisis. But there were a few happy memories from that time. One in particular stands out – our trip to Hawaii. Tracie wanted to visit Hawaii. But it seemed impossible .…
Join my Fantasy Household Cleaning league
Some people play fantasy football or baseball. They have entire leagues and tournaments they take part in. Not me, though. Instead, I do fantasy housework. I find that housework is a lot easier and less stressful if I don’t actually do it. I have the cleanest house on the block – in my mind! You’ll…
Why Andy Griffith continues to be a TV favorite
Last Wednesday marked the one year anniversary of the death of Andy Griffith. As for many, including myself, the Andy Griffith show continues to be a favorite. I remember watching this show a lot in reruns while I was growing up. And even now, I never get tired of watching it. I think there are…
Holding together the jello 