Category: Fatherhood

Another Staycation

One of our semi-annual traditions – semi-annual for reasons I can’t comprehend – is taking a trip to Wrightwood, a small town nestled up in our local mountains. Not only is it a quick escape from city life, we love to go up there and enjoy playing around in the snow since that’s what city … Continue reading Another Staycation →

Wordless Wednesday: Valentine

If I Knew It Was This Easy…

The list of Anthony’s Christmas gifts was pretty extensive this year: An Android tablet Nintendo DSi XL Mario Kart bundle Telescope A pair of spy glasses that captures video and still images Remote control car Lots of clothes (which he was thrilled beyond belief to receive) Angry Birds stuff that ranged from school supplies to … Continue reading If I Knew It Was This Easy… →

PTA: Pushing Their Authority

Those two smiling faces you see above belong to Stevie and Anthony. The photo was taken last year right after Anthony visited his school’s Snack Shack and bought some goodies for himself and to share with his buddy. Scented pencils, to be exact. It was all bought with his Tooth Fairy money. This is evident … Continue reading PTA: Pushing Their Authority →

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Thirty-five years is a long time but that’s exactly how many years that Dad’s been gone as of today. It’s not fair, it’s not right, and it’s not anything I wish upon any child. But in his absence, I’ve learned to no longer cry (as much) over his passing. Sure, it will be sad as … Continue reading 35 →