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,…
Author: Stan
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…
Three Things I Learned In Reno, NV
1. Even though dryer air helps the sinuses, being in a smoking environment does not. 2. Some restaurants charge for salads and sides. $14 salad + $28 meal + $9 side = Too Expensive for me! 3. Casinos are not in the business to lose money.
Dad, The Jerk?
Kid Cartoon by Andertoons Over the last few months, I’ve been dealing with the kiddo and his lack of motivation and dedication in school. In Layman’s terms, his grades suck! Historically he’s an “A” student, but has been bringing home “C’s” lately, and dad isn’t happy! Please don’t get me wrong. If he was having…
Wordless Wednesday – Closing The Gate
Another installment of Wordless Wednesday with words. Many people say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” I believe this picture is worth so much more than any amount of words the greatest author, journalist, essayist, or even critic could scribe to paper or publish to the internet . No words can ever take away…
Wordless Wednesday – The End of Movember
Yes I know that the title is Wordless Wednesday, but it’s my blog. I’ll write if I want to! Thirty days ago, I set out on a mission to raise money and awareness for men’s health while also growing a ‘stache for the great cause, Movember. My goal was to raise a bit of cash…
Wordless Wednesday – Movember at Mid-Month
This edition of Wordless Wednesday is a picture of me. This is after a couple of weeks without shaving the ‘stache for Movember. Even though having the ‘stache is annoying the shit out of me, I will keep it through the end of the month, as I hope to do my part in raising awareness…
Another One Bites The Dust – Item 41 from Bucket List
I have officially crossed off number 41 from my bucket list. 41. Watch a professional hockey game. A couple of weeks ago I was sitting at work waiting on my computer to populate a website so I could finish a small project I had been working on. I’m not sure if it was bandwidth problems…
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…