I’ve come to the sad realization that I’m an uptight and anxious parent. Don’t really know why - I just am. Since I’ve been reading Stu’s books, and trying to be more of a leader and calm head-of-state, so to speak, I’ve started to notice how I react to certain situations. And most of the [...]

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I just wrote about the manly tool of the season and I was all excited to go get one, and carve up the most bad-ass pumpkin in town.
Boy – Was I surprised when I wasted time yesterday from Lowe’s to Home Depot with no luck.

The guy at Lowes said “We haven’t carried those in two [...]

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Not only is my dad good with tools but he can cook too! I’ll always remember him standing around the grill cooking something. He could also whip up a mean breakfast in the kitchen.
I think that all men, especially fathers should be able to cook something — at least one dish or meal that brings [...]

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The wife and I got into a little tiff (or what I call a stupid argument) the other night. I cracked a joke and the response I got was not what I expected. So I took it personally and then that made us both upset. She was joking back to me and did not mean [...]

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You know what you don’t see on the magazine aisle at the grocery store?
You don’t see any magazines about how to be a better father or husband…You don’t see any tag lines that promise tips on how to be a better man, a better father or a better husband. Wouldn’t it be nice if there [...]

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One thing that always stand out about my father is his use and knowledge of tools. He wasn’t a master carpenter or electrician, but he always seemed to know how to do things around the house and underneath our cars. Now that I’m a father and a homeowner, I naturally want to have the right [...]

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One thing that I started to do a few months ago was start a daily (or almost daily) one-line journal documenting things that I don’t want to forget about my daughter. A one-line journal is not a new idea. And I’m not sure where I read about a one-line journal, but it is much easier [...]

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I just want to share one of the many reasons that it’s great to be a father. My daughter, who just turned two has her own little way of communicating with us. Her vocabulary may not be on par with other 2-year old kids, but I wouldn’t change it for the world
Here are [...]

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My grandparents (on my mom’s side) are a huge inspiration in my life. Let me tell you why.
They lived through the depression, raised 6 children, helped raise more than a dozen grandchildren, stayed true to their faith AND stayed married! They not only cared about thier immediate family, they knew that the love that [...]

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Have you ever seen all the preparation that goes into the foundation of a house? The site is surveyed for proper placement of the slab, measurements are made, plumbing work is roughed in, rebar is laid for reinforcement then the concrete is poured, leveled and smoothed.
There’s a lot that goes into the foundation…and for good [...]

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