A Man’s Retreat: Finding Peace and Hemorrhoids in the Bathroom The toilet—the undisputed throne of every man’s domain, the one place where he can finally find solace and sanctuary from the chaos of everyday life. Behind that closed bathroom door lies a realm of tranquility, where a man can ponder life’s deepest mysteries (or maybe […]
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I have written about how exciting and wonderful the English Premier League title race can be. As I watch more about soccer in Europe, I am learning more about the fans and terminology. This past weekend I became familiar with the terms “bottling” and “bottle jobs.” The term “bottle jobs” is a slang expression often
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Motivational speaker Denis Waitley said, “[l]ife is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.” This quote can easily apply to trampoline parks. Last weekend, we were invited to a birthday party at a trampoline park. The trampoline park is private
A LEAP OF FAITH (AND A BOUNCE OF RISK): ARE TRAMPOLINE PARKS SAFE FOR KIDS? Read More »
Cholesterol Clarity – Dispelling Misconceptions About LDL-C I went in for my yearly physical last week. For the most part, I was feeling okay besides a few minor aches and pains. Having just reached the mid-40’s range, my primary concern was heart health. The leading cause of death for men in the United States is
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If you volunteer to coach your child’s sports team, you’ll need to undergo training and certification. Coaching kids is enjoyable, but it also comes with responsibilities. These responsibilities become clear during your training, where you’ll learn about serious topics like recognizing abuse, concussions, and sudden cardiac arrest. I remember feeling uneasy watching those videos, hoping
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Created using Dall-E 2 As a parent, the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence is both exciting and daunting. I’ve been a bit nervous about the role AI will play in my son and daughter’s life. I wonder how AI’s automation capabilities will affect job displacement in the future? Also, I think about potential misuse of
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“What is an adenoid?” That was my response upon hearing from my wife that our son needed to have his adenoids removed. My son was diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy and an adenoidectomy would be required. After the initial shock set in, I needed to learn everything about adenoids, adenoid hypertrophy and adenoidectomy. The Signs Were
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My son and daughter were in the living room peacefully watching a show on YouTube Kids. “All is under control,” I thought, so I stepped out of the room for a few minutes. As I returned, I heard yelling and crashing noises coming from the TV. My children were now watching an amateur homemade video
Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood: A Friend With Lessons for Parents and Children Read More »
Blinding Lights When I walk through the house and see lights on in empty rooms, I feel assaulted by the blinding lights —yes, just like The Weekend. I am curious as to why no one can turn off the lights before they leave a room. Is it that hard? Is it punishment for my youth?
Illuminating Truth: A Dad’s Struggle to Keep Lights Off in Empty Rooms Read More »
As a dad, there are countless lessons I want to impart on my children. From the importance of being kind to the value of hard work, I want to share life lessons that will help shape their character and prepare them for the challenges of life. I try to teach life lessons through age appropriate
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