Author Archives: Dad

Rule# 67: Do Good by Doing Good This is an unusual rule and blog posting because unlike my other posts it has been inspired by questions that I am struggling with more than answers to life challenges. So this rule may … Continue reading →

Why my sudden interest in having my blog subscribers joining twitter? No, its not part of my world domination plan or a tricky internet scheme to steal your credit card information ( although both plans are in full force, ready … Continue reading →

 Rule # 45:  Showing up on time matters ” 80% of success is showing up” – Woody Allen ” Showing up on time is 100%”- Dad Every morning  I wake up at the same time 6:05am,  seven days week- 365 … Continue reading →

Rule #15- Build a Legacy ” The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit”, Nelson Henderson I had an amazing experience this past week witnessing the wake and funeral of my … Continue reading →

Rule #38: Live in the moment Lose a love, fail at a job, fight an illness, face financial failure, come in last…all these things will happen to you. Sometime the pain of life will come in waves, you will feel helpless … Continue reading →

Rule # 29: Celebrate the small victories Note: This is a continuation of the “Light it up Blue” series of rules focus on the rules connected with living with Autism. Abby’s 11th birthday is tomorrow and she inspired this posting … Continue reading →

Rule# 44: Learn a Karaoke Song I know this seems like an odd rule to write about on the first day of school for my kids, and while I am reflecting on Stephen being away at college for the first … Continue reading →

Rule #20: Find a Sanctuary “The soul falls into contemplation before this sanctuary, where the celebration of love is held.” Victor Hugo, Les Miserables Life is difficult. I’ve started a couple of these rules with these same words, because I … Continue reading →

Rule # 33:  Chivalry is not dead This week contains a couple of important dates for me, the anniversary of my mother’s death in 2000 and  Mother’s Day, both have caused me to reflect on the most important lessons and … Continue reading →

Rule #31: Quirky Is Cool ( part of the Abby- light it up blue series) Abby you are different from most people. You see the world in ways others do not, in ways that others have trouble understanding. I’ve learned from … Continue reading →