Dads is Dads
Hey Dad, Just got back form speaking in Long Island. Here's my take away after talking to a lot of New York City speaking dads: Dads is Dads. I don't care if their speech sounds Cajun (New Orleans), Norwegian (Minnesota),…
A BIG Birthday – making it special
Hey Dad, Thursday is Abe's big thirteenth birthday. He's a little concerned because he thinks we're traveling to a speaking engagement in MI. Little does he know that we're going to a big waterpark in Sandusky, OH. We've always make…
It is Finished
Hey Dad, As planned, we put our dog down on Friday. It was a lot harder than I thought. The tears came to my eyes often during the day and a tennis ball was lodged in my throat most of…
If I Read Another Post I’m Going to Slit My Power Cable
Hey Dad, I just wasted a few minutes of my life reading an article that broke the news to me that I live in the 38th happiest state in the country, and that North Dakota is number one having moved…
Question: How to Balance Family and Self-Employment?
I'd like to hear ideas from the FAMILYMEN out there, especially if you are self employed and especially if you work from home on what you do to balance work and family again "especially" if you are highly integrated with day to…
Dad Tips – Putting Down a Pet
Hey Dad, I'm about to do something I've never done before...put out family dog of 15 years to sleep. To be honest I'm sad, nervous, and avoiding the day. Thankfully, I'm not the only dad who has had to do…
“Only a Dad” by Edgar Guest
Only a dad with a tired face, Coming home from the daily race, Bringing little gold or fame To show how well he has played the game; But glad in his heart that his own rejoice To see him come…
When you’re right you’re right!
Hey Dad, Tonight is the night. The night where my family will gather in our little family room to the tune of do do da do do do do...do do da doot da do dad doot doot doot. OK that…
“Cold” is a Relative
"Cold" is a relative term. Use the handy list below to avoid the confusion: 65 - Hawaiians declare a two-blanket night 60 - Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one) 50 - Miami residents turn on the heat 45…