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A Little More Conversation…

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I blew it with my kids the one night a little over a year ago… The worst part about it is that I didn’t realize it until after I had started to get mad at them for a situation that I have helped create… hindsight can be a bitch… My kids have noticed that when my wife and I get together with other adults we tend to talk… that conversation is the adult form of “playing at a friend’s house”.  My kids have been fascinated by this because they haven’t understood how conversation could in fact be fun, as it is so much less like a game, Lego bricks, or Nerf … [Read more...]

One More… (this is about #Movember and Men’s Health)

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The first time I participated in Movember I had some interest in Men’s issues, but mostly I participated because it gave me a “legitimate” excuse to mess around with my facial hair. 4 years ago however Movember took on a more serious meaning for me. Men's health was brought very close to home because, you see, my very good friend Zack died unexpectedly from complications from diabetes. There wasn't anything specifically important during that last drink at the bar, other than it was our last, we just didn't know it. Losing him had a serious impact on me; … [Read more...]

5 Things Watching the Chicago Cubs with my Grandpa Taught Me About Being a Dad

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I'm turning 40 this year, and if I could have capped it off with any one thing it would be the Cubs winning the World Series.  Clearly that was not in the cards but I can't be disappointed in a season that took us to the National League Championship Series. Rooting for this team has consumed about 30 years of my life.  I remember getting hooked watching them on TV with my grandpa.  One of my greatest Cubs memories was when my grandpa took me to my first game at Wrigley Field. A very close second was in 2003 when I  got to return the favor and take him on what would be his last trip to the … [Read more...]