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06/16/19

When Father’s Day isn’t Unicorns, Skittle & Rainbows

Father’s Day is always one of those observances that finds me unsure what to say or do. It’s complicated, much like my relationship with my dad was. And sharing that amidst the happy photos and total wash of love you see online on a day like this, feels like you may be raining on the parade. And that’s not who… Read More

06/17/17

Sometimes Father’s Day Means Memories Instead of Presents

I’m feeling pretty reflective this weekend with Father’s Day. There are a few reasons for it. One of the big ones I shared briefly on Instagram and will talk about more soon on the blog is our shared allergy to bee stings. The constant barrage of emails and ads trying to get me to buy gifts has reached a tipping… Read More

old car AM radio

11/14/15

Country Music on an AM Radio

Earlier this week I mentioned that my dad got a Nash Rambler when I was in junior high school, well throughout my life, dad listened to country music on AM radio. While I always liked folk, bluegrass and Americana, old school country like my dad liked… that wasn’t anything teenagers listened to in my world. His station of choice was… Read More

11/10/15

Is He Driving the Old Nash Rambler? Really?

I like to think that all children go through the time when they are embarrassed by their parents. Or they want distance that doesn’t jive with a parent’s thoughts. It isn’t necessarily anything that would make me proud, but I can admit I went there. And I have one crystal clear memory of this…. yes, this has stuck with me… Read More

10/03/12

Parenting on the Prairie Photos from my Dakota Vacation

I’ve been putting together posts about my visit to the Dakotas (North Dakota and South Dakota) and I keep seeing photos of great families. Parents having time with their kids — whether it was getting them ready for school or bed, putting dinner on the table or making smores, doing their hair or the family enjoying a short break in… Read More

06/16/11

Happy Father’s Day to Great Daddy Bloggers

Several weeks ago I saw an article on the Cision blog that I had to flag for later. In the past few weeks, it has come across my mind many times. As we get closer to Father’s Day, I decided to take a few minutes and write a blog post about some of the thoughts it has raised for me…. Read More

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