How To Develop Resilience Through Good Habits
My teen years, and into my twenties, were mostly defined by the collection of bad habits I had acquired to that point. Those habits led… Read More »How To Develop Resilience Through Good Habits
Don’t Cats Make Great Pets? I Sometimes Wonder
We have two cats that allow us to live with them. We feed them, clean their litter boxes, and generally cater to their every whim.… Read More »Don’t Cats Make Great Pets? I Sometimes Wonder
Sick Child at College? A Parent’s Action Plan
The evening text message was jarring. “Yesterday I started feeling feverish. I’ve been in bed for two days.” Damn! Our kid’s 4000 kilometers away and… Read More »Sick Child at College? A Parent’s Action Plan
Off To University-The Time Has Come
Well, here we are at the beginning of September, and Zachary is some 2400 miles from his little hometown, and his family. Off to university,… Read More »Off To University-The Time Has Come
The Art Of Resilience-Dealing With Adversity
When I was but a wee lad, navigating my way into teenagehood, life was pretty simple. I had never been exposed to much in the… Read More »The Art Of Resilience-Dealing With Adversity
On Becoming A Dad And Helicopter Parenting
If you’ve never been a parent before, and you’re maybe thinking, “I think becoming a Dad might be cool. I think I’d like to give… Read More »On Becoming A Dad And Helicopter Parenting
Graduation Day – Then And Now
The big day was finally here. I was preparing to say goodbye to my high school years and prepare for post-secondary life. All that was… Read More »Graduation Day – Then And Now
What I’m Sacrificing As A Parent
One of my all time favourite movies is The Shawshank Redemption, an excellent visual telling of Stephen King’s novella titled “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption”.… Read More »What I’m Sacrificing As A Parent
