At a recent scout meeting, we were talking about what it means to be a
good citizen. We’ve had discussions on this topic in the past, but I
wanted to give them an example that the scouts could ...
Our youngest son plays on a soccer team that is blessed with two
AMAZING coaches. These two dads give it their all, teaching skills and
sportsmanship — I wouldn’t say they are easy on t...
Summer is almost here, and for many of us, that means hitting the road
(or the skies) and going on vacation. Remember those carefree days
B.C. (before children) when you could grab your keys an...
Our family recently entered the Brave New World as we welcomed a new
guest into our home. After helping out a family member with a big
favor, we were surprised to receive an Amazon Echo in ret...
Bowling alleys sure have changed since I was a kid. They used to be
smoke-filled, sticky places that smelled like beer and cautionary
tales. The bowling alley is where you went to find a guy who...
Spring break has arrived and since we’re sticking around the house
for a stay-cation, Funology Mom and I have lined up some fun
activities for the boys to keep them occupied while we try to ge...
Way back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, I was a young boy in grade
school and my classmates and I loved indoor recess. When it rained,
we cheered, because those drenching skies meant we wer...
In this age of Google Maps and GPS-enabled cars, the basic skill of
reading a map might seem unnecessary, but the reality is that you have
to be able to read a map, or how will you ever get to St...
I had the good fortune to attend my child’s recorder concert this
morning and was one proud papa when I saw him walk into the cafeteria
to take his place onstage with his classmates. Every se...
