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Jun 17
Oath Day 2014

I’ve only just gotten into drinking beer in the last year or two. One big reason is that the only beers I had only had crap beers until recently. My first beer was a can of Coors, purchased by a friend. It was 2008 and I’d never had a beer before. It was not a […]

Jun 15
5 Life Lessons My Dad Taught Me

Life has not been kind to my dad. He's faced some tough situations that no one should have to deal with. He's not perfect, but he is authentic.

Jun 13
Quick & Easy Chocolate Eclair Cake

I love this quick and easy to make chocolate eclair cake recipe. Its a favorite of my wife’s family. My mother-in-law taught me how to make it and now I’m sharing it with you! Its perfect for any family get together and something your kids can help with preparing too! Ingredients: 1 8oz Container of Cool […]

Jun 10
I. Am. The. Dad.

Let’s get a few things straight. No doctor or nurse is going to get my child in an exam room and talk to them privately, until they are old enough to confidently take care of themselves. Seriously, my one year old has a pretty limited vocabulary confined to things like being hungry or wanting to […]