The Daddy Diary
Musings on Babies, Bulldogs, and Beer
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50 on 50
I turn 50 today. This means two things: I have to write about it. I pulled a muscle somewhere in my body just typing that sentence. My mind has been wandering to many places the last few days. Some of those places are in… Continue Reading “50 on 50”
Waxing Nostalgic
I’m getting older and more nostalgic as I go. It’s probably not healthy to spend so much time thinking about or dwelling on the past, but all it takes is hearing a few notes from a song, hearing someone quote a line from a… Continue Reading “Waxing Nostalgic”
We’re Doing This
Everybody likes achieving goals, but you typically have to face a challenge to achieve them. Whenever I’m confronted with a challenge, I always have a plan of attack. I run away like a sissy and hope that the situation magically goes away. I didn’t… Continue Reading “We’re Doing This”
Writing Her Own Story
Everybody knows the story of the prodigal son. I always felt bad for the older brother in the prodigal son story. The prodigal son is the main character in one of the most famous stories ever told, but the older son didn’t even get… Continue Reading “Writing Her Own Story”
The Dark at the End of the Tunnel
There is a list of questions that I just cannot say “no” to: Would you like another beer? Do you want to Whatasize that? Were you aiming for that tree with your driver? Have you been working out? And now I have to add… Continue Reading “The Dark at the End of the Tunnel”
Super Memories
Super Bowl Sunday. I remember watching the game with my dad every year. To some, football is just a game. On some level that is true, but having grown up in a generation where men weren’t as open emotionally, sports was a way for… Continue Reading “Super Memories”
The Complete Guide to Screwing Up Your Children – Volume One
A couple of weeks ago, after hearing Ella say that she wanted a drink to make herself feel better, I began to examine my parenting practices more closely to see how else I was messing up (and sometimes corrupting) my daughter. If I ever… Continue Reading “The Complete Guide to Screwing Up Your Children – Volume One”
A Last-Minute Gift Idea
“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart” – Winnie the Pooh I’ve taken a lot of tests in my life. Sometimes I had to pass to get into graduate school or to keep my job. That’s a lot of… Continue Reading “A Last-Minute Gift Idea”
The Most Magical Place You Never Want to Be
A little trip to Scottish Rite hospital last week completed our tour of North Texas Children’s Hospitals. Nothing major this time, but more on that in a later post. Shortly after Audrey was born and learning about her condition, I was hoping we could… Continue Reading “The Most Magical Place You Never Want to Be”
The Best Day Ever
Last week, I had one of the best days that I can remember. It had nothing to do with Thanksgiving or the holidays which might leave you wondering what happened to make that day so great. Even if you aren’t wondering, you are about… Continue Reading “The Best Day Ever”
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