Category: Lessons Learned
Community colleges like College of DuPage in Glen Ellen, IL, are poorly prepared to support adult students. I know, because I was a student there part-time for almost 10 years before finally earning my degree. Why did it take so long? Let me tell you. I began my college journey at College of DuPage, a […]
My dad, Robert “Bob” Gratcyk, died on May 17, 2021. Thankfully, I was able to be with him for the last several hours of his life. He couldn’t speak. He had trouble breathing. His focus wasn’t there much of the time, but there were hints that he recognized me in his face a few times. […]
Okay, Bob, You have two options here: Freakout and possibly ruin your son's future in computers OR give him a chance to prove himself (even though he probably just trashed your tax-refund purchase.)
CNN's Van Jones and Erica Hill partner with "Sesame Street" for Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism, a town hall for kids and families. Watch the town hall in its entirety on CNN.com. There is no need for a cable subscription to view the special.
I needed my creativity through freelancing in order to stay motivated... I was miserable at that job.
I have moments in my life that feel, very suddenly, as if I’m looking back or reliving a memory long passed.
DADS & MOMS: This Father’s Day, I was proud to partner with Dove Men+Care and take the #PaternityLeavePledge. I wasn’t offered Paternity Leave when we had our first, so I took two weeks earned vacation time. It made all the difference in starting off parenthood with a strong bond with my small growing family. Now we can goof-off and have fun […]
I read "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" when I was young & vulnerable. It caused a lot of harm in my life.
My one year old had enjoyed his meal thoroughly. That odd mix of apple sauce, home-made guacamole, mac & cheese, water, milk, and grilled chicken was all over him. It was also all over the floor, counter and wall near him. It was one of those messes that makes a caregiver sigh, but also smile. […]
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.