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.
Rookie Father Blog Post #150! Reflections and Most Popular Stories
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.
A Consequence of Covid: Clingy Kid Syndrome
There's a consequence to the pandemic - kids today seem more attached than ever... clingy to the exteme! If this touches on your family experience, read on.
The Return of the Victory-Over-Covid Garden!
In a world beset by impatient adults waiting for vaccines, a dad takes another stab as a gardener, despite having a gardening IQ on par with the vegetables themselves.
570 Miles on a Single Tank—Benefits of a Plug-In Hybrid Car
If you've ever wondered how you can benefit from a plug-in hybrid, and the kind of driving range it provides, here's my story driving behind the wheel of an Audi hybrid.
The Inauguration—An Event Worthy of Our Children’s Respect
Watching the peaceful transition of power in our nation’s capital is the best course to take after this month's tragedy in Washington D.C. The riots earlier this month represent a somber and disheartening moment in our nation’s history, one we will remember in the years to come. Regardless of your political point of view, we... Continue Reading →
Use Empathy To Deescalate Conflict at Work and Home
When someone’s behavior provokes you, here’s a suggestion on how to communicate in a manner that will not result in an argument. The human experience, which is centered on the people we work with and love, is inclusive of one undeniable fact – we bring our personal history to the table… every single time. Photo... Continue Reading →
The Covid Manifesto: If You See Something, Say Something
To keep all generations safe from Covid-19, the onus is on us to speak up so we can better protect those at risk.
Keep Calm… Mask On… And Carry On!
We're on the precipice of a cold and dark winter; the pandemic's darkest hours are around the corner. It’s up to us to face it head-on, make a plan, and come out on the other end stronger. Pick that chin up and enough of the G@d damn melancholy! It’s time to set our sights on... Continue Reading →
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