I have to watch my boy grow stronger and more confident.
Snow Days for Old Men
When I was twenty, I had enough energy to shovel snow for all of Chicago. At fifty, I’m just trying to not let the snow kill me.
When I was twenty, I had enough energy to shovel snow for all of Chicago. At fifty, I’m just trying to not let the snow kill me.
Building My Wall
It’s so easy to get caught up in doing things “right” that you can forget the value in getting things done.
It’s so easy to get caught up in doing things “right” that you can forget the value in getting things done.
How I Learned That I Needed Glasses
I blamed myself for the fact that I couldn’t do what others could.
I blamed myself for the fact that I couldn’t do what others could.
2020 Was Supposed To Be My Year
The best laid plans…
The best laid plans…
A Story About My Frozen Pipes That Is Also About Rats
I’m a Chicagoan, so I understand winter. I was born in it. Bred in it. And I know how to prepare for it.
I’m a Chicagoan, so I understand winter. I was born in it. Bred in it. And I know how to prepare for it.
Fishageddon
These cheap fish are meant to die.
These cheap fish are meant to die.
Have I Told You About My First Apartment and the Firebug That Lived There?
Pro tip: natural gas is lighter than air.
Pro tip: natural gas is lighter than air.
Fatherhood’s All Love and Sunshine Until You Screw Up the Car Seat
Chubby baby thighs: 1. Me: 0
Chubby baby thighs: 1. Me: 0
How Life Taught Me a Lesson in the Woods
I think most of us have had a moment in our lives when it seemed all was right with the world.
I think most of us have had a moment in our lives when it seemed all was right with the world.
How to Know When It Is Time to Have ‘The Sex Talk’ With Your Son
There’s much more on the table than just babies and diseases.
There’s much more on the table than just babies and diseases.
On Being a Better Dad Than I Had
I didn’t have my pops around growing up. That’s why I’m doing it differently.
I didn’t have my pops around growing up. That’s why I’m doing it differently.
I Went to 11 Schools as a Kid. My Son Shouldn’t Have To.
By never knowing stability, I learned its immeasurable value.
By never knowing stability, I learned its immeasurable value.
My Son Failed the Chicken Wing Test
I gave him a good life, but I also give him a hard time. It’s a balance.
I gave him a good life, but I also give him a hard time. It’s a balance.
When Being a Good Father Means Being a Good Dog Owner
We are raising a boy and a puppy. And the similarities are astounding. And expensive.
We are raising a boy and a puppy. And the similarities are astounding. And expensive.
Getting a Dog
Growing up, I never had pets. Never had many positive interactions with animals.
Growing up, I never had pets. Never had many positive interactions with animals.