Room To Grow

I wish I was able to cultivate my backyard into a spacious garden where plants thrive and flourish. However, somehow I seem to kill every plant I touch. My Black Thumb sends every seed six feet...

Tackling The Swing Set

Many joys and benefits come with fatherhood. Having a little one tackling you the moment you step foot in the door after a long day at the office. A snuggle buddy who falls asleep on your chest,...

Stuck In A Rut

Im stuck in a Writers Block rut. I sit at my computer hoping to become inspired, but find I have been staring at the blank screen longer than Id like to admit. I have tried everything: getting up...

Measuring Sticks

When my wife and I purchased our dream house, we brought with us something special from our old home: the trim from the doorframe of our kitchen. At first glance, it might appear strange to lug a...

Even “The Flash” Took Baby Steps

My wife and I have learned a valuable lesson: dont blink or The Flash will be long gone. The Flash is the nickname weve given our three-year-old daughter Paige. To say she is quick on her feet...

Back To The Future

If you could grab a cup of coffee with your future self, what would you say to him or her? Stop for a second and think about that opportunity. The person you are going to become a year from now is...

The Problem With Comfortable Couches

Many men have perfected the art of watching the Superbowl. In fact, Id go as far as saying that some have it down to a science. From the ideal spiciness for the nacho cheese dip to pigs being snug...

Arranging Your Life

Whether we realize it or not, many of us spend our lives as orchestra conductors. We try our hardest to make all these random pieces of life come together to make beautiful, balanced music. Yet,...

Extreme Makeover

While I am writing the final blog before we start our My One Word journey it seems only fitting that a cheesy extreme makeover show is playing in the background (my wife is obviously in charge of...

Check Your Bags At The Curb

If youve ever rushed through an airport terminal with two heavy suitcases and a carry-on, youve realized the importance of packing light for a trip. Those bags have a way of weighing you down. Our...