There are two things that are important to me - my kids and other kids. Feeding families, whether my own or others, is always top of mind. Food is about so much more than sustenance. Our dinner table is the nucleus of our family, yet many families don't have that luxury. I … [Read more...] about Food Bank is Vital to Our Community
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One North Carolina Dad’s Thoughts on HB 2
My friend Matt penned this post that I wanted to share here. You'll read his words and see that he's a man bursting with integrity and compassion. Matt is my people. Read on and you'll see why. I am a dad. And, like most dads, I want to protect my children. I want to … [Read more...] about One North Carolina Dad’s Thoughts on HB 2
There’s No Badge for Being Busy
In my fancy corporate job there was the vice president who sent a cab to pick up her sick 10-year old daughter from school. Then there was the advertising agency owner who asked me if I really wanted to have this baby...when I was nine months pregnant. And I would be remiss … [Read more...] about There’s No Badge for Being Busy
Not All Children Are Blanketed in Love – Support SAFEchild
The other day two gigantic boxes arrived on the doorstep of SAFEchild. It appeared to be a mass quantity of toilet paper (Stranger things have happened, and yes, toilet paper is a need at any non-profit so there's that.). Upon further inspection of the boxes, we uncovered the … [Read more...] about Not All Children Are Blanketed in Love – Support SAFEchild
Happy 12th Birthday, Bird
I’ve been grappling with posting something for Bird’s birthday. As the boys grow up I post less and less about them. My firstborn turned 12 a few days ago. With the benefit of hindsight I see the qualities of his younger self manifesting themselves in new ways. They say that s … [Read more...] about Happy 12th Birthday, Bird
Writing Prompts for Family Travel Abroad
There's a tin sign perched over a door frame in my family room. It reads "Home -- Where your story begins." I'm heading home, in a sense, though I'll be a stranger in my homeland. We are about to embark on an epic journey. Unlike kids these days, I don't use the word epic … [Read more...] about Writing Prompts for Family Travel Abroad
What Should I Put in My Carry On
We are embarking on the journey of a lifetime soon. Perhaps that sounds hyperbolic, but I'd say one month in India is a pretty big deal. I have not returned to the country of my birth for 20 years. This will be the first trip to India for Mac Daddy, and the first time my half … [Read more...] about What Should I Put in My Carry On