Author Archives: Dad

Rule # 63: Life doesn’t have instant reply In 1982 I went to see a Nebraska – Penn State game in Beaver Stadium which ended up being a 3 point win for the Nittany Lions, which eventually lead to a … Continue reading →

It is 1pm est on Dec 20th , 2012 as I write this and I realize if the Mayan Calendar is correct this may be last blog posting. Unless I somehow become inspired in the next 11hours, this sadly will … Continue reading →

#5: Have a grateful heart “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.  “~Epictetus It is the day before Thanksgiving as  write this, and I … Continue reading →

Rule# 55: Good friends help defend you, family helps bury the bodies   Every Thanksgiving we go around the table and say what we are grateful for, and every year Matthew says he is grateful “for getting through another year … Continue reading →

Rule # 36- You’re not special ( guest written rule) In this bog I have focused exclusively on my thoughts, other than those inspired by movies or books. Although I read constantly and am a news junkie, rarely I have … Continue reading →

Rule # 23: Brush Your Teeth ( part of the Abby- light it up blue series) Abby, I know I sound like a dentist on this one. But, the purpose of this rule is much more than what the dentist … Continue reading →

At the start of this blog I defined the guidelines for the site as being very flexible – entirely based on my desire to impart my life lessons to my children- regardless if they wanted them. I knew at the onset … Continue reading →

Rule #82- If you charge the mound bring the bat The start of baseball season is only 11 days away as I write this rule. It is the beginning of a new season of what  is one of most rule … Continue reading →

Rule# 66: Wear a helmet I’ve realized that I started to having mid-life crisis early in my 30’s and have enjoyed re-experiencing them every 3 to 5 years since. I recommend that you embrace them as you get older rather than … Continue reading →

Rule#13: Its not about the money. There has been a sort of inside family joke for years when we talked about money and business: “Its not about the Money. ITS ABOUT THE MONEY!” Meaning of course was that the reasons we … Continue reading →