Dear Sons: Find Yourself By Being Part of Something Larger Than You

Dear Son

Dear Sons, I have to say that I’m really proud of you both. I can see you growing up with new experiences and perspectives right before my very eyes. Your growing up conjures both fear and pride in me, all at the same time. I think I’ve seen you both learn...

Dear Son: Real Men Cook

Dear Son

Dear Son, “Real men don’t cook” and “you fight like a girl” are clichés that really don’t have any place in today’s society. The way we fix them is to change our own behavior. As you grow up, it’s important to know that it’s okay for dudes to...

Dear Son: A Story About How the Universe Paid Me Just For Paying Attention

Dear Son, Parenting

The following is a true story that happened to me, personally, on the morning of Tuesday, August 16th 2016. Dear Son, Hundreds of years ago, parents would pass wisdom down to their children and grand children through story-telling. Stories provided a way to share...

Finding Patience as a Single Parent in the Strangest Places

Memoirs, Parenting, True Dad Confessions

It is amazing how stressed out we can get as single parents. Often we are heard complaining about the lack of patience in our children. They are demanding at any age, but a two year old can make you really want to tear your hair out. I implore you to reevaluate who is...

Dear Son: Building Integrity in a Selfie Generation

Dear Son

Some advice on growing up in a selfie generation, making good choices and building your personal integrity on your way to defining the men you’ll become. Dear Sons, I don’t like my letters to you to sound preachy. I was a young boy once and I know how well...

Single Dad Reflections: The Joys of Being a Dad

Family, Parenting

The best thing about being a dad is having kids that love you. Recently, I was told that I won the March / April contributor giveaway. I was stunned! It’s very rare that I win anyting. Let’s just say that I have been using the Polaroid CUBE+ a lot. As a...