Lenore Skenazy, bestselling author, speaker and founder of Let Grow (a non-profit promoting childhood independence and resilience) endorses Rookie Father. It brings me great pleasure to share another endorsement for my forthcoming book, Rookie Father, by renowned author, Lenore Skenazy. Here is her complete endorsement, which is featured within the book’s details across online book... Continue Reading →
Book Signing Event: Frenchtown Bookshop, January 9th.
Excited to announce the first speaking/signing event surounding the release of my book, Rookie Father.
Author Lisa Sugarman Endorses Rookie Father
Rookie Father receives its first official endorsement from Lisa Sugarman, author of How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids, and nationally-syndicated columnis
Loved Ones and Intubation—The Consequences of Covid-19
My mother’s experience fighting leukemia resulted in a nine-day period of induced coma and intubation. For those who have grown weary of Covid restrictions and refuse to get vaccinated, this story may provide the proper motivation to do the right thing. If you have never spoken to someone who survived intubation, and yet you're weary... Continue Reading →
The Noob Father-Gardener Bites off More Than He Can Chew
Results from the garden, year #2, halfway through. The prospects are not good!
Pre-Order Rookie Father Today
The publisher has made Rookie Father available for pre-orders across a number of respected online retailers. It brings me great pleasure to announce that Rookie Father, slated for release in January of 2022, is available for pre-order via the online retailers further below. In future posts we will share the endorsements Rookie Father has received... Continue Reading →
A Billion Committed Dads Trump a Few Billionaires in Space
Nearly one-fourth of U.S. children are raised in single-parent homes, but if men commit themselves to be involved fathers, our world will be better for it. Their success stems from guts, taking huge risks, and committing themselves to their businesses in good times and bad. I tip my hat to Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos... Continue Reading →
Rookie Father Blog Post #150! Reflections and Most Popular Stories
A year and a half after starting my blog, I reflect on the most popular stories and where it netted out - with a book deal.
Remedy for the Cicada-Pocalypse—Lethal Bug Zappers
The cicadas are coming, like it or not. How can you defend yourself? Zap them with this product!
The Darwin Bridge, The Pandemic, and ‘Living’
We lost a symbolic structure to the sea this week. The fact it happened during a global pandemic is quite telling.
A Child’s Love Heals All Wounds
Engaged and active dads, who are doing more compared to their own fathers, are worthy of our respect. Let's give props to the guys giving their kids a better family experience.
A Title Change and Release Date – Rookie Father
With a new title and release date, I'm pleased to announce Rookie Father will debut in early 2022.
A Vehicle Designed for the 21st Century—The ID.4
A review of the Volkswagen ID.4, the company's first EV released in the U.S. My test drive confirmed this vehicle punches way above its pay grade.
Discovering my Mom’s 45s—Legacy of the 50s (Pt. 1)
What you inherit 700 records from the 1950s, your jaw drops, but soon thereafter you rediscover the roots of rock and roll. And when your son loves them, it helps to connects one generation to another.
The Mysterious Banjo from the Roaring 1920s
A surprising find led to a terrific heirloom that illustrated the value of family to our son. A story neary 100 years in the making.