Writing about books, culture, ministry, design and my family
Its the small things really that matter. As a dad a lot of “those” moments come when I’m playing with my kids. Sometimes I can recognize them as they happen and for a second its as if the world stops and everything seems right. Today was an anomaly this Spring which is to say we… Read More
Its really not a big surprise this realization that I’m an idolator but rather what I’ve come to idolize. I’m a father of two awesome kids. They are an incredible gift and I’m reminded every day to cherish life through their wonder, innocence, questions and love. I love them to death and can’t imagine life… Read More
I’ve had the rare or seemingly rare privilege the last few years to be able to work at what I enjoy and support my family. Its a privilege and grace I’ve not taken lightly and one that I’ve thanked God for many times. A quote that has often been attributed to Confucius rings true: Choose… Read More
The season of life that I find myself in is one that is ever changing and bringing new things. For one, its my birthday so its the start of a new year of life. As a family we just made had our first major Vacation and first trip to Disney World. As I’ll write about… Read More
For as long as I can remember one of my fondest memories growing up was playing in the snow and building snow tunnels with my dad. In actuality though, I’m not sure how often this occurred and in fact the only real memory I have is based on a photograph that my mom took of… Read More
Mia has reached another milestone in her short life – the ability to listen to a longer book with chapters. About a year ago we tried to read Charlotte’s Web one chapter a night and while she loved to read it every night she didn’t always remember what had happened the previous night or seemed… Read More
Summer time is here and it was time to put up the pool. My awesome bargain hunting wife upgraded our pool last fall to a 12′ wide, 36″ deep, 1800 gallon, container of joy. The pool’s original price was over $100 and she got it for $15. Score! Unfortunately it was missing the pump and… Read More
We find Mia born circa 2004 enjoying a video game 17 years her senior. Like a good parent I have introduced her to the the finer games like Punch Out (unfortunately not featuring Iron Mike). Video is after the jump.
Mia and I were watching Hannah Montana this morning and a commercial came on for a show on Disney’s new network (XD) which is primarily aimed at boys. Before the commercial was over Mia turned to me and said with disdain in her voice, “Dad, would you watch that movie?” I said, “Sure.” “Well, I… Read More
I love Valentines day and I really dislike Valentines day. First, why do I dislike it? I really can’t stand the fact that we (guys – and to some extent girls) are pressured into expressing some sort of mega-love and affection on one particular day. I always feel that if we don’t do something spectacular… Read More
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