Most importantly, I want my daughter to NOT be a mean girl. I want her to be inclusive and loving. I want her motto to be "Do you want to sit with us?" and not "You can't sit with us."
Read MoreMinnesota State Fair Preview, Family Activities Edition
I've been told I'm a know-it-all. Not about everything, but specifically a know-it-all about the Minnesota State Fair.
Read MoreMinnesota State Fair Preview, Food Edition
In my world it's fair first, then family.
Read MoreNo Kids Allowed
It may seem indulgent when you have a family to try to plan a vacation without the kids. It may seem hard, it may even seem unnecessary. But, once you do it, I think you'll see the value in it.
Read MoreA to Z
Here are a few things about me--some I'm sure you know (I love to read) others will be shocking (I know, I know: I can't believe I'm 37 either).
Read MoreWhy "Inside Out" Meant So Much To Me
Sadness is not something to fear or avoid. Trying to avoid sadness is what breaks us, what turns us angry. Or scared.
Read MoreFriday Feature: A Dad's Perspective
Now it's my turn to be the best guide I can be; a voice (funny or otherwise) for E and B to hear and know will always be there.
Read MoreFriday Feature: A Dad's Perspective
I would likely never hear the word “dad” or “father” addressed to me and that’s fine– first name is ok.
Read MoreTo The Home We Built
We bought a house ten years ago. We've been building a home ever since.
Read MoreFriday Feature: A Dad's Perspective
For me, the really rewarding aspect of fatherhood exists in the form of seeing my sons’ finding their way to who they really are as individuals.
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