A few weeks ago, I got news that as part of the Homewood Suites by Hilton #TravelMANager and #DadTime campaign, they wanted me to take my daughter on a surprise trip to a city of my choice. This isn't a normal everyday occurrence and the last time Ava and I went away for a daddy-daughter trip was to … [Read more...] about A Trip to the Windy City that we’ll never forget.
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The Silent Sting of Summer.
With our recent move to the coastal country of Virginia, there are a few things that have become glaringly obvious. First off, trying to pack up over 700 boxes with three kids under the age of six running around is an incredibly hard task. Second, there's no telling how crazy your kids will act … [Read more...] about The Silent Sting of Summer.
I Flew to St. Louis in Honor of a Fallen Friend.
Back on a hot and humid summer afternoon in rural Pennsylvania during the mid-1980's, my dad slowly crawled up the driveway in his work truck, a drive he did every day - but there was something different this time. The old man had always been home between 4:30 and 5pm and we anxiously awaited his … [Read more...] about I Flew to St. Louis in Honor of a Fallen Friend.
There’s No Manual for Being a Dad.
A little over six years ago, I became a dad. It wasn’t a surprise, so I should’ve been prepared, right? Wrong. I don’t care what you do – construction, customer service, hostage negotiation—PARENTING is the toughest job there is. Before Ava came into the picture, the previous years found me only … [Read more...] about There’s No Manual for Being a Dad.
Choose Your Own Adventure: Now with Kids!
When I was growing up outside of Philadelphia in the 1980's, May and June meant one thing - school was almost over and summer was about to begin. It was time for fishing at my Uncle John's pond, riding bikes or sitting upstairs in my room, with my fan oscillating while reading one of my favorite … [Read more...] about Choose Your Own Adventure: Now with Kids!
School’s Out for Summer, Run for Cover!
I am partnering with Minute Maid for a series of stories to help parents realize they’re #doingood. All opinions are my own. For some parents (definitely not me), the end of school means retreating to the house, putting on your hockey gear complete with helmet and pads, hunching down in a goalie … [Read more...] about School’s Out for Summer, Run for Cover!
