Category: Looking Back

My dad was a recording artist back in the 80s. He traveled around the country and sang at conferences, churches, radio stations, old folks homes, and the occasional dive bar. One of his singles that got radio play was recorded and produced by Chuck Surack (founder of Sweetwater Sound) before the company got big. The […]

I would rather not eat than order takeout over the phone. 

One of the few things I remember about my great aunt is a conversation we had when I was little.

One of my absolute favorite PC games as a kid was Prince of Persia. This amazing video about the game's development process, sales, and later video game remakes is too good not to share.

Our annual family-themed costumes tradition continues with this year's Mo Willems-inspired edition.

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.)

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 […]