As most of you know, I have had a pretty lengthy bucket list for a while now. The list has changed recently due to some reevaluation and the creation of a new bucket list, The Father-Son Bucket List. If you’ve not taken a peek at it or it has been a while since you have,…
Tag: Life
Letter to the Kiddo
Son, You are growing up on me and coming into your own. There are so many things I want to you to learn and experience, but this letter is not about them. Too many times over the last twelve, almost thirteen years now, I’ve let precious moments go by without telling you how much you…
Windshield Time, An Introduction
Even though most people feel that time they spend behind the wheel is a waste, I’ve recently discovered that it is quickly becoming one of my favorite parts of my parenting weekend and perhaps some of the most important time I spend with my kiddo. Just like a lot of divorced dads, I don’t get…
Movember – Changing the Face of Men’s Health
A few weeks ago, I saw a tweet about a friend of a friend letting his beard grow for the entire month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues. I automatically turned to the girlfriend and told her that I’d love to do that. Much to her happiness, I cannot take part due…
Thursday’s Three – Three Ideas from Robert E. Lee
My first installment of Thursday’s Three. This was not what I had in mind when brainstorming ideas for daily posts, (okay I actually stole most of my ideas, but isn’t plagiarism the best form of flattery?) I was hoping to post things like my three new favorite songs, three favorite things I like to do…
The Bucket List – Revisited
Back in October 2009, I published Stan’s Bucket List. Almost two years later, I’ve decided to make it a page and not just the post. You can find the page here.
Update on Advice Needed
A month ago today, I posted a blog soliciting some advice. I only had one person that took me up on my offer and responded in an email. To that person, I say thanks! I feel that I need to update everyone and let everyone know some stuff that came about that I think is…
Advice Needed
Before I solicit advice, I need to offer background information on the situation in which I find myself perplexed. It all started January 1, 1984. Yes I know it was a while back, but it sticks out in my mind like it transpired yesterday. I don’t ever remember my parents arguing prior to that night,…
Alimony Ends!
Luckily I didn’t have to kick the bucket for it to end. Three years ago, my divorce was made final by a judge in a Tennessee court room. Without going into all the details, compromises were made so that I could deploy to Iraq. One of the compromises that was made was spousal support or…
Bittersweet Weekend
A normal weekend that I spend in Chattanooga usually involves getting together with a group of friends and having a few cold ones and just hanging out. However, this weekend was not my typical weekend to Chattanooga. I did meet up with some friends for some adult beverages on Friday evening, but Saturday morning was…