It Will Be Fine, Just Fine. It Will All Be Fine…Right?
As a parent, it is the never-ending see-saw ride that raises the stress levels. From the terrible twos and the teens to the challenges of...
Mad Men, RBG and Serena Williams: Embracing Discomfort that Helps us Grow
Talk about ZagZig, my media exposure lately has me weaving among the news headlines of Serena Williams and accusations of sexism on the...
Four Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed…Back-to-School Transition Time
The song about little monkeys kept running through my head this morning… four little monkeys, jumping on the bed, and one fell of and...
Memories, Moments and Meltdowns
Last week was our family vacation in Northern Michigan. This has been a family tradition for me for about 25 years and for Kori, it has...
Celebrating the Silver Anniversary with Johnny Dogs in the North Woods
We celebrated the silver anniversary – the big two-five milestone – with waterfalls instead of silver, hot dogs in place of a gourmet...
The Silence, the Setting and the Sentimental Dad
So Tuesday will mark Kori and my 25thwedding anniversary. Over the years, my wife has commented that I am not romantic. My response,...
Private and For Parents Only: Stop Delaying Your Gratification Today
The July 4thHoliday “oohs and aahs” got delayed this year due some inclement weather, and it reminded me that some times delayed...
Homage to the Parents that Cook, Clean and Do All the In between
I should have clued in when I got angry at the dirty sheets on the bed. When I tried to give them the “mom stare” -- you know that look...