Michael Moebes

About Michael Moebes

Michael Moebes, a co-founder of our Atlanta Dads Group, is a lawyer, two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, and lover of quality bourbon. He has visited all 50 United States, run with the bulls in Pamplona, survived Oktoberfest in Munich, and never refuses a mint julep. Ever. He started the family-friendly dad blog Dadcation in 2014 after seven years of writing for various humor sites that were less family-friendly.

Military Service Made Me a Better, More Resourceful Parent

November 11, 2020 by Michael Moebes

I’ve never required spit-shined shoes or hospital corner bed sheets, but my military service has had a positive influence my kids’ lives.

Outbreak Ends Plans, Starts Many Questions about our Future Life

March 27, 2020 by Michael Moebes

The coronavirus outbreak has cancelled many plans, and birthed virtual happy hours and “social distancing” along with great uncertainty about life to come.

Becoming Dad is a Transformation of Life, Self-Knowledge

June 12, 2017 by Michael Moebes

Having children makes a fella change his ways and discover new things — some good, some bad, some hilarious — because that’s what becoming dad does.

Hadrian’s Wall Walk: A Trying, Successful Fundraiser

July 28, 2016 by Michael Moebes

A dad who walked Hadrian’s Wall to raise money for a nonprofit camp that helps children of adults with cancer recounts the 84-mile journey.

Good “Not So Good” Fatherhood Memories

June 8, 2015 by Michael Moebes

I like to bring my daughter to work, place her in my Herman Miller chair and take funny “look at the adorable little future lawyer” pictures. Until she pisses all over the chair (and the carpet).

Veteran of Iraq Remembers One Who Didn’t Escape from War

November 11, 2014 by Michael Moebes

Muhammad’s father and uncle, each a veteran of war, had been killed by the defeated Iraqi regime. Muhammad was our translator. He was important to all of us.