Over the years my kids have learned many valuable lessons from Daniel Tiger. The catchy songs in his show teach kids many things like how to control anger: “When you feel so mad that you want to roar, take a deep breath and count to four.” When Daniel gets nervous he learns how to relax:…
Month: April 2022
Columbine: A Turning Point
The horrific day at Columbine happened 23 years ago on this date. I was a senior in high school at the time and remember how frightening it was because this could have happened at the school I’m at right now. The headmaster called a special assembly the next morning to discuss the horrific events. I…
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb?
April showers bring May Flowers or so the saying goes. But April showers may also bring May showers. While I like the spring, the unpredictability of the season is hard to deal with. But much like the weather, life is unpredictable. One minute we are enjoying the high temperatures and sun and the next day,…
Learning My Limits
I used to be a runner. I like to call myself retired from a sport I loved and participated in for many years. It sounds better than I just stopped running like Forrest Gump. With sports we often talk about pushing ourselves to the limit. This leave it all on the line mentality leads to…
Ready for the Hunt
I always loved egg hunts when I was young so it’s been fun to see how much my kids enjoy them. What I have learned as a parent is that hiding the eggs is quite a process. First is coming up with what to put in the eggs. Next is remembering to count all the…
Sometimes the Ocean Calls…
Sometimes you just got to get up and go. After all, isn’t there some saying: yolo, you only live once. The weather has been so nice I wanted to spend time outside today. The problem is the pollen has been awful. I came up with what I could do to spend time outside while trying…
If the Shirt Fits…
One of the hardest things when your kids enter elementary school (which continues until they graduate high school!) is keeping track of everything school-related. Until my oldest started school I didn’t realize how many fundraisers and things there were. Different themed dress days, bring in certain things on certain days (just forgot something for Shane…
Teeing off Some Great Memories
As the Masters wrapped up over the weekend, I decided to write about one one sport I am not good at, golf. Despite my lack of ability I enjoy watching the sport and playing mini golf. Mini golf along with a few par 3 courses is all I have ever played. So I am not…