Factory Floor Parenting

“And now, my home has moved from parent culture to safety culture.”

Figuring it out

My son got his first college acceptance yesterday to the University of Pittsburgh. This was a well earned acceptance and he worked for every bit of it. Of course, I am incredibly proud and grateful for all the factors that helped smooth out any bumps – some of them large ones – along the way

This is love, yo (a Poem for my kids – but not yet)

I recently posted this to twitter and reposting it in an easier-to-read format. I wrote this about being a dad to two teenagers. Maybe you’ll recognize something familiar. This is love, yo Me on the chair Reading a book With you at the water’s edge It’s ok Pretend I am a stranger Yes, you may

Riding in Cars with Budding Adults

A world of people who feel good about themselves would be a much different place than the one we live in today.

I’m back (and squishier than before)

“..within each of us lies the ability to be cracked open a bit more regardless of whether we may consciously or unconsciously be willing to be an active participant.”

Feelings (whoa, whoa, whoa Feelings)

That is what love really is – when you are witnessing those you would die for just being in the moment and embracing the fleeting nature of it all.

Bullying, Looking in the Mirror & Changing Leaves

This “move on” part is the most difficult because this is where we confront our fears and ultimately, bullying is all about intimidation and fear.

Don’t Come In

Being a dad is difficult but it’s also an easy distraction from facing who I really am sometimes.

The Unbearable Lightness (and occasional darkness) of Being (a Father)

I love my kids. I don’t particularly like them all the time.

The In-between

“…the unexpected should always be expected.”