“Dad, I think I need to learn how to shave.” I had known those word were coming in the near future. I had noticed that my son had something growing on his upper lip that was something a little more noticeable than the residue of chocolate milk. Now keep in mind, this is coming from…
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Tonight on “It’s Just Nature” . . .
(You should read the following with an Australian accent. Oh, and pretend you’re wearing one of those really cool safari hats. I promise not to tell anyone) G’day everyone and welcome to this week’s edition of It’s Just Nature. As we do every week, we’ll be journeying to some of THE most remote locations on…
Trying to Make the Grade
I woke up last Monday morning to something new – there was no sense of anxiety. At least it seemed new for the first day of the new school year. I’m not going to say there weren’t any problems at all. My son was already in full Do-I-have-to-go-to-school mode. But all-in-all, it was a good…
I Was Just Worried About You, Dad
I don’t have professional training in how to worry. But as a parent, I find that it comes quite naturally. Afterall, that’s what we’re supposed to do as parents – worry. My son is going on a trip with a friend? Time to worry. My daughter is going out on a date? Uh-oh. My son is…
My daughter and the REALLY BIG BOWL
My kids are great (ok, I might be a bit biased here). They’re both very smart, and funny, and all that good stuff. But one thing my kids have never been great at is looking for stuff. For example, you could send my son into an empty room containing just one toy, and he would…
The Tale of the Sharkey
The story of a boy, his chicken, and his bewildered dad. Some kids carry around a teddy bear. Others rely on a toy rabbit or dog. Us? There’s no easy way to say this. My son has a stuffed chicken. And his name is Sharkey. I think it’s pretty much a given that when your kid’s favorite…
My dad can be obnoxious sometimes
One afternoon in my office, a student I had known for a few years made an interesting comment about me. “Mr Trout,” he said, “you eat, breathe, and sleep Marketing.” For better or worse, that’s probably true. I teach marketing. I take on markeitng projects for local businesses. And sadly, I have marketing so in…
Holding together the jello 