When the nightly news is dark and frightening, I find quotes like the following from Mister Rogers help provide comfort and renewed confidence in my fellow man…
Category: life
I Miss You Dad
There are certain times and life events during which the absence of loved ones is most acutely felt. Thanksgiving, Christmas and the birth of a child I’ve found rank high among these. So at this joyous time of year, please indulge me a brief sad moment.
7 Ways to be a Better Dad
Stop and smell the diapers. Just a few suggestions from one dad to another on making the most of the most important years of our lives and those of our kids. And just to be clear, I’m writing this not because I think I’m such a great dad or because I know or do it all right. Nope, I’m writing it as a reminder to myself of a few of the things I need to focus on every day to be just a bit better as a father.
Travel: London – Mind the Gap!
London’s one of my family’s favorite travel destinations, and we cannot wait until we next return. Here’s something I love… the ubiquitous signs they post in public places. Mind the Gap! Way Out! Look Right! Read more…
CONFESSION: I am Considering Cheating…
A quick clarification: I’m considering cheating… on my coffee maker. It’s true, I have lust in my heart for something shiny and new. Just like a man, isn’t it?
Too Often We are Scared
If we’re too scared to truly live our lives, how do you think our children will approach theirs? A vintage Nike ad proves an unexpected source of motivation…
A Walk to Remember – On Our 12th Anniversary
The walk I’m speaking of is the walk down the isle of a church that my wife and I took twelve years ago. And really, I’m writing not just of that walk, but of a journey… about the independent paths we both traveled to get to that wedding day, and the walk we’ve taken hand-in-hand ever since.
Suffering in Silence – It’s Time We Talk about Miscarriage
Too often parents suffer in silence after a miscarriage, believing they are alone, feeling perhaps somehow it was their fault. It’s time for the silence to end.
Great Quote from @BradPaisley to Kick off Your New Year
Love this New Year’s quote, “Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book…” Read more ➜
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Hi! I'm Michael, the founder and editor of adaddyblog.com. I'm a university director by day specializing in AI, and a lifestyle blogger by night. More than anything, I'm a husband and a dad. This site targets parenthood from the dad’s perspective, and includes a big focus on family travel, entertainment, artificial intelligence, coffee, cars & cuddles. ;) Leave a comment on one of my posts and let me know you were here, or connect with me on any of the social media sites linked via the icons along the top left of this page!
