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Feb 17
Puppy Face

My dog makes hilarious faces when she is sleepy.

Feb 14
I’m A Lucky Guy

Why? My wife hates Valentine’s Day. It works out for me. every. single. year. We don’t celebrate it. No flowers, cards or lame dinner outings with a million other couples out on the same night at Outback. You know they are just waiting for dinner to be over and, umm, for the rest of the […]

Feb 13
Dear Son,

I can’t wait to meet you. There is an exciting world out here for you to experience life in. There are things that will elate you and things that will crush you, but life is still worth living. I’ll be there every step of the way for as along as I’m alive. There are many […]

Feb 12
Brewing for a Newborn Celebration and Beyond!

I’m not a big beer drinker. I do like beer though. I like it dark and complex. I only drink beer when out with the guys (doesn’t happen often enough) or on special occasions like a sporting event or celebration. The birth of my child fits into the celebration category in my book.