One example we think we all know for sure…the moon…it’s feminine! Right? The answer to the question of the moon, like many answers to many questions is, it depends on who you are asking. From germanic roots, the moon, is male. From latin roots, the moon, is female. The sun Read more
I was 12 when my parents decided they were going to divorce. I had hidden glances into their disfunction. Some of it was subtle, some was loud. When they did finally get a divorce, my mother , myself, and my three brothers moved to a different city. The city was Read more
Did that get your attention? I hope so. I can hear the questions: “But I thought all kids should go to college?” “What else are they supposed to do?” “I want my child to have the best opportunities in life!” (Okay, that one isn’t really a question). What if I Read more
Have you ever noticed your parents’ music collection? I’m sure many of you have been subject to your parents playing music for you while you were growing up. For my father, in his time, it was records. And my father’s collection was mostly based on 70s and 80s rock. I Read more
“Pink is a girls color”. “Where did you get that shirt, the women’s section?” “Why are your nails painted?” “Are your ears pierced?” The pink and blue thing has an interesting history. It wasn’t until between 1950 and 1990 that pink was declared a “girl” color. That is relatively recent, Read more
Since this is the week that my eldest son goes off to college, there has been a great deal of reflection. As I have blogged about before, my son split time between my wife and I’s house, and his mothers. During all of that time, one of the things that Read more
So, it might not coming to a huge shock to those parents out there that have had the wonderful opportunity to send your child away to school. This is that week for me. And I am finding it much more difficult in ways I didn’t expect. A little background, my Read more
This is the story of a boy, Jacob, and his family. Maria and Joakim (Mom and Dad) and Sarah (Sister). The first time I met this family was at a mutual friends house for a picnic or a party, I don’t remember which. I arrived with my family (wife and Read more
One of the more regular fears admitted to me by friends that are parents worrying about becoming their parents. I know I have said that out loud to myself on countless occasions. Because as I look back, I judge decisions that were made by my parents during their time, from Read more
A goal of mine as a parent, is to be able to listen to criticism of my child openly. Too many parents today want to hear all of the good things of their children while quickly defending any negative observations. I have tried to let any of my children’s teachers Read more