We peeked throughout the house to make sure we hadn’t missed any of our belongings. I glanced into each room quickly, my daughter and wife’s eyes lingered a little bit longer. They wanted to make certain we weren’t leaving anything behind. As we stood by the front door, ready to leave our old…
Family Fun at Carillon Historical Park Museum
It seems I’m officially out of the loop and may now be considered an older dignified parent. I never received the memo that a hot new song was sweeping our nation. My wife and I were watching people dance at a wedding when the Dee-Jay surprised the crowd with a catchy little tune called “The…
It happened quickly and caught me off guard. I heard a peck, peck, peck at the back window. The tapping sound made it impossible to enjoy a nap, so I looked over to see what was happening. A bird had somehow torn through our window screen and was working hard to build a nest inside…
Here in Dayton, we’re known for our contributions to planes, trains and automobiles. From the original 1905 Wright Flyer III to the 1835 John Quincy Adams to the first automobile self-starter, Dayton’s place in the national narrative is inextricably linked to vehicles. And, any parent will tell you that kids LOVE things that go. Hence…
My daughter gave me my Father’s Day gift already and she doesn’t even know it. It didn’t cost her a thing and it means everything in the world to me. Ironically, she gave me the gift on her birthday. It wasn’t a material item, but it was something I needed and can use often. I…
A PARENT’S GUIDE: Nutrition, Health and Fitness for your family
I get a monthly business magazine called Success. It features people who are driven, creative and leaders in their respective fields. The magazine puts an emphasis into what makes business leaders successful and what is important to them. I have received the magazine for three years now and I’ve noticed a trend. No matter how…
The Winter Olympics will take place this upcoming February in South Korea. One of the premiere events in those Olympics is women’s figure skating and one of America’s best hopes for a medal in that event may not get to compete. Her name is Gracie Gold (what a great name for an Olympian) and…
Throughout life parenting is about a push in one form or another. Life can’t even begin without a big push from a child’s mother. That first push may be the most important, but it is only one of many. As your child grows up you find yourself pushing them many times as a parent. You…
