About Patrick Caneday

PATRICK CANEDAY is a mediocre father, so-so husband, full-time employee at a major entertainment company and award-winning newspaper columnist in Los Angeles, CA. He's also author of the book “Crooked Little Birdhouse: Random Thoughts on Being Human.”  Contact him at patrickcaneday@gmail.com. Read more at www.randomthoughtsonbeinghuman.com.

Himalayan Song

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As different as people and traditions are around the world, sometimes it’s the similarities that sneak up on us and surprise us the most.

Lost in the Wilderness

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Destinations are the goal, but often getting lost is what the journey is all about.

Advice to the Young on Their Wedding Day

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A “short” speech on marriage is an impossible task; like a “quick” hike up Mt. Everest. But when your brother asks, tell him what you know.

There’s a Fine Line to Being the Only Man in the House

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Being the only man in a house full of females is a daily exercise in sensitivity.