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I can’t explain to you why I stare at blank screens searching. Hoping. Waiting. I can’t explain to you why I consider the cursor a silent companion, or guide, on each verbal journey. But I do. And here I am. Sometimes I know ahead of time what knowledge I seek. Sometimes I know the stories … Read more
I have partnered with Laffy Taffy to bring you this fun tale of costume creation. Though I have been compensated, my words, thoughts, and costume are all my own. It struck me as I watched my eldest carve a pumpkin and place it on her head, that I didn’t have a Halloween costume. I mean … Read more
The Tears of a Clown was written 5 years ago – originally on BalconyDads.com. I wrote this after the passing of Robin Williams. 5 years later we have gotten better at talking, but we need to get better. We still need to take strides to remove the stigma of attention to mental health being a … Read more
So, maybe after 43 years, I’m not a fan. That’s the prospective conclusion I’m contemplating considering the fallout from Andrew Luck’s retirement. I’ll get to him a bit later, but I need to talk about being a fan first because that’s what really came into focus for me. And please keep in mind that this … Read more
The Captain is back from Summer Break with some tales to spill. Come and spin a yarn with the Captain. Here’s one about star gazing err moon gazing, err whatever – looking at the sky at night. It was a clear, black night night with a clear white moon. Warren G was not on the … Read more
I have partnered with Laffy Taffy for this post. Though I have been compensated for this post, the jokes are free. If you aren’t laughing, you aren’t trying. Laughter. Some people call it defense mechanism, but I call it the best medicine. Life is hard enough already. If you don’t take the time to find … Read more
This post is presented in partnership with Char-Broil. Though I have been compensated, my words and thoughts are my own. If you are nice, I might share some of the grilled food. Enjoy. School is out and summer is finally here. Some of you are going to get technical with me and say that the … Read more
Disclosure: I was loaned a car for the purpose of this piece. My thoughts and words are my own. There were many things that I enjoyed about the Mazda CX-9. Sure the locales that it took me ranged from practical to celebratory, but the experience in the car itself? It was a joy. The vehicle … Read more
This post is presented in partnership with Char-Broil. Though I have been compensated, my words and thoughts are my own. If you are nice, I might share some of the grilled food. Enjoy. I am a Grill Dad. Not THE Grill Dad. I can’t speak for everyone as there is a wide variety of us, … Read more
