Blog

Jul 30
My Current Netflix Watchlist

Netflix is a powerhouse of entertainment. I’ve been a subscriber for years and have my attention continually caught by movies and shows on the service.

Jul 26
Life Doesn’t Always Work Out Like You Think It Will

I was convinced, as a child, that I would never marry. My plan was to have a pick-up truck like my grandpa, an ohio farmer, and live in the mountains out west. There was gold to be found there and I wouldn’t need a regular job. Nor would I need a lot of friends because […]

Jul 24
Are you a Dadlete?

If you've been following my journey online you probably know over the last several months I've been making healthier choices for myself and my family. I've dropped over 30 pounds and it is because of making many better small choices in my life.

Jul 11
A Visit To Skydeck Chicago

We visited the Skydeck Chicago experience at the Sears Tower recently. Excuse me, Willis Tower. I don't know that I'll ever get that straight in my head. It was great.

Jul 09
My Kid & Religion: Part 5 – Peace

They would often put church participation above spending time with family. Skipping birthday parties, graduations, or sporting events in order to attend church was something done on a regular basis. This bothered me. And it is eventually what began my walking away from that faith.

Jun 28
Moana Is On Repeat Here

Disclosure: I’ve joined the Netflix #StreamTeam and have been compensated for writing this post. Watch Now on Netflix If you have children in your house you’ve no doubt already seen Moana several times thanks to it hitting Netflix in the US a few days ago. Wes, his cousins, and even my wife have watched it […]

Jun 17
My Early Days of Fatherhood And Looking Beyond

Those early days of fatherhood with my first were such a change from the child-free days. My priorities flipped. Beautiful moments are happening all around us and he taught be to focus on them more. He was so little. My first mini me.

Jun 12
Fatherhood Can Be A Serious Balancing Act On A Daily Basis

Fatherhood is a balancing act unlike anything else I’ve ever done. It is hard for me to believe that I’ve been doing it for over four years now.

Jun 10
We Made Cupcakes with the New Kitchen Aid Artisan Mini

The recently introduced Kitchen Aid Artisan Mini is now available to purchase at Best Buy.

Jun 01
My 4-Year-Old Is A Road Trip Hero

Enter to win a family four-pack of movie tickets valued at $50 via Fandango. Every participant is automatically entered into the sweepstakes for the Grand Prize: a pair of tablets (Large “Superhero” and Mini “Sidekick” size).