School has fired up here in Coastal Virginia and between drop-offs, pick-ups, tennis and soccer practice, well visits at the doctor and continuing to unpack after our move further South, life is hitting as a category 5 with sustained winds in excess of 125 mph. So it makes perfect sense to sit down … [Read more...] about Charlie and I Hit the Lone Star State.
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Starting a New Life.
There’s nothing harder than picking up the life you’ve grown accustomed to and moving on. There’s also nothing more exciting. I was forced to do this almost twenty years ago as a college student after losing everything I owned in an apartment fire. And I’ve done it again as a husband and father … [Read more...] about Starting a New Life.
It’s Not Just Your Ordinary Dog Food.
A few weeks ago, I wrote a piece about a trip I took to St. Louis to meet up with some friends from the Purina Beneful family. As I previously mentioned, Purina has been a brand used by my family since we brought our Golden Lab, Cara, home almost 35 years ago - and they remain a company I'm loyal to … [Read more...] about It’s Not Just Your Ordinary Dog Food.
The Facts About Giving Your Kids Drugs.
I haven't talked a lot about it, but I can tell you it was one of the top five most nerve-racking moments in my adult life. "Your son has a mass on his left kidney. It's large. We need to send you for some further diagnostic testing." I heard the Ob/Gyn say the words--I can recount with … [Read more...] about The Facts About Giving Your Kids Drugs.
Easing the Back-to-School Tradition.
I am partnering with Minute Maid for a series of stories to help parents realize they’re #doingood. All opinions are my own. Summer is an amazing time for everyone. Like most families, we look forward to the warm weather, swimming at the pool and maybe even a family vacation by the lake. … [Read more...] about Easing the Back-to-School Tradition.
Chicago is our Kind of Town.
About two weeks ago, I posted a blog about a surprise trip that Ava and I took together to Chicago with the help of our friends at Homewood Suites by Hilton. It's part of a #TravelMANager #DadTime campaign to showcase some great fathers (and a few friends) spending some one-on-one time with their … [Read more...] about Chicago is our Kind of Town.
