Author Archives: regularguy41

Cookie Time

Posted on October 31, 2011

We have a tradition in our house. When it snows, my wife bakes, which works out well for me in the winter. When I see snow, I pretty much rely on finding fresh-baked cookies in my house. That expectation put … Continue reading →

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Pizza Party

Posted on October 15, 2011

I didn’t know what to do. I sat at my computer with the screen staring me right in the face. I had so many choices. Instead of having my wife make pizza for our daughter’s birthday party, I volunteered to … Continue reading →

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Packing Chicken

Posted on September 17, 2011

I have never read Robert Putnam’s book “Bowling Alone.” I know that it discusses how participation in civic activity such as bowling leagues has declined, therefore leading to the many of the societal ills we face today.* I find this … Continue reading →

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Awkward Conversation Avoided

Posted on September 5, 2011

As my 11-year-old daughter and I drove to church the other day, I sang along to the Sirius/XM 80s channel. After a few lines, I realized I may have opened a can of worms. The song playing was “Centerfold” by … Continue reading →

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Practice for College

Posted on June 18, 2011

Do you hear that sound? No, me either. You know why? Because it’s silence. Sweet, glorious silence through my entire house. Well, that’s not completely true because I have music playing on my computer since I am home alone and … Continue reading →

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Snow Conversation

Posted on January 29, 2011

Scene: My 10-year-old is on our bed watching TV. There is a snow day. My wife has graciously offered to get cereal for the kid (sans milk as always) and bring it upstairs so she stay where she is. Wife: … Continue reading →

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Making the Right Call

Posted on January 27, 2011

I have many clear memories of my high school wrestling career. I did pretty well, setting a few school records, winning a bunch of tournaments. Many of those remain in my head in instant replay. However, one moment remains ingrained … Continue reading →

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Santa Games

Posted on December 18, 2010

Since my daughter turned 10 this past summer and started middle school in August, we had no idea to expect come Christmas time. She doesn’t have any older siblings so the whole “there is no Santa” game would be most … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Guilt

Posted on November 24, 2010

I don’t feel like a very good Dad. Not in the macro sense because I think I have done pretty well. I just feel a little guilty about the way I feel right now. For Thanksgiving, we will pile in … Continue reading →

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Teaching The Important Things

Posted on November 10, 2010

With all due respect to Chris Rock, my only job as a father is not to simply keep my daughter off the pole. I have to make sure she knows the little things in life. One day, we were all … Continue reading →

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