Happy Father’s Day, dads! Guess what I got you? Yep…a tree! Consider this as you celebrate today: –You are called to stand tall reaching toward God in Heaven, giving your children someone to not...
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Defining a Dad…
Big day today, fellas. Here’s a not so subtle reminder of what moms and kids so badly want to celebrate about us…. “Don’t settle for being strong at what doesn’t last and weak at...
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My Parents Are Gone and My Children Are Grown…
Since I can remember, the holidays were anchored by my two larger-than-life parents. I remember my mom’s intricately painted ceramic Christmas treasures on the hearth and mantle, our simple, yet colorful Christmas tree be-dazzled...
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Feel Better, Little Princess
Sitting here on the floor of my daughter’s room by her bed while she finally begins to relax after having not felt well for a bit. Gave me a chance in the silence lit...
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Sculpting with the Mancub
So my kids have this cool, kinetic sand they use to sculpt and make all kinds of things. As I’m trying to put a little bit of dinner together one night last week, all...
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WWIII With a Side of Tacos
Cruise Missiles and ICBMs of scorn, aggravation, and ridicule rained down on all 6 of us just like in the old school Missile Command game. One Weary Father Being a father of four, I’m...
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Personal Space? Eh, Who Needs It :-)
This past Friday, guess what? I was summoned to work with a class of 2nd and 3rd graders in the Afterschool program. I was excited because Fridays are my absolute favorite day to serve!...
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Mopping the Floor, Cleaning My Soul…
Wow…so this is week 2 of a custodian gig I’m working and I have to say, I’ve really enjoyed it so far. I get to wear a t-shirt and jeans to work, am blessed...
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