When you get home, what happens? I'm regularly amused, challenged, and sometimes left in simple wonder on this side. My story isn't unique, I'm sure, for anyone with little kids and a full time job. It goes something like this... Up before the sun most work-day mornings to get some personal time and maybe a …
Category: parenting
At Capacity
Lots of context for this concept. You might be "at capacity" in any of a variety of ways. At capacity in learning, a sort of plateau of absorbing new things; At capacity with activities, not able to fit another event on your schedule on a given day; At capacity in repetitions, not able to do …
G-H-O-S-T
Lately I've been thinking more and more about what games I can play with my kids as they get older. This one fits the bill. No screen, no board, no cards; all you need is a few peeps (two or more, actually), their brains, and a good attitude toward having some fun. This game and …
Grappler
Thinking a lot about the sport of wrestling lately. It's a topic that comes to mind often for me, truth be told. Though I only wrestled for six years, the sport had a profound and lasting affect on who I am. Clearly that must be the case, because more than three decades on, …
My Stove
The stove, metaphor for my life. Four burners equals four priorities: Children, wife, work. Wait, that's only three? The fourth burner is for everything else: my elderly parents, the Lions club I serve community thru, my extended family, my friends. Sometimes one of the first three get moved off, but I try not to let …
Half Full, Happy Anniversary, All GOOD.
I started this blog three years ago this month, July. At the time I was looking for a way to share some thoughts, some insights, and further the good in the world. Not sure how much good I've done, but I've definitely shared a lot of thoughts. Gotten some positive feedback along the way, which …
[Snippet: 013] Love. Priority. Family First.
Not always easy. Always the right answer. Courtesy of BrainyQuotes and Mother Teresa.
Pause, Pray, Rejoice!
Following is from A Messenger exchange I had with an old classmate from college. Blessed and super grateful to have such people in my life. "Hey Lud- your words are always lifting me up. Thanks for sharing your joy, your perspective, your humble view of the world and most importantly, your faith. I came across …
Leaving the Grind Behind
It's time to head out on the highway. The first family road trip is dialed in and coming soon. Leaving the usual day-to-day behind, packing up, and on the road once again. Very excited for a bunch of reasons. I've loved road trips as long as I can remember. Going new places, seeing new things. …
[002] Reminder: Show the Love
This one from one of my favorite voices for men, dads, families on social media, John Finch.
1/2_Full, All GOOD 