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Tag Archives: bucket list
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
My 11-year-old, Bo, went on his first Boy Scout campout to try rock climbing at Sand Rock in Alabama. The outfitters gave all the boys instructions and then they lined up to climb several different top ropes that were set. … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, boy scouts, bucket list, Humor, Parenting, rock climbing, Sand Rock
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Why You Wanna Move So Fast?
It’s been a chilly Spring in Atlanta. Watching little league games wearing ski goggles just doesn’t seem right. The weather feels like it’s never going to change, but we know it will. This slow change of seasons reminds me of … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlanta, Auto Racing, bucket list, Fast and the Furious, Ferrari, Humor, Lamborghini, Parenting
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Who Said You Could Drink That?
I’ve been trying to work off the lazy days of summer by getting my boys up early a couple of mornings each week to run at the local track. I’d love to tell you they greet those days with enthusiasm, … Continue reading
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Tagged bucket list, camping, fountain of youth, Humor, Parenting, Travel
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Admit It. We Know You Did It!
Lately, I’ve found myself talking more frequently to my boys about personal accountability. You know, things like owning their mistakes and taking responsibility for their actions. I’ll admit, my efforts getting through to them are having mixed results. Consider this … Continue reading
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Tagged bucket list, Humor, jimmie johnson, NASCAR, Parenting, Talladega Nights, Travel
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Why do they say ‘Heads Up’ when I say ‘Duck!’?
I’m often amazed at how people can see the same thing very differently. Consider for a minute the difference in perspective between parent and child. Just the other day I said to my boys, “You guys don’t eat enough fruits and … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlanta Gladiators, bucket list, Connor McMahon, Dads' Bucket List, fatherhood, Humor, Parenting, Travel
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“What’s Our Vector, Victor?”
Like any imaginative kid, my boys picture themselves as movie characters. My youngest with his glasses and guile thinks he can channel the wizardry of Harry Potter. And when his other side kicks in I could swear he’s Mr. Hyde. … Continue reading
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Tagged Airplane movie, bucket list, Dads' Bucket List, ExpressJet, fatherhood, flight simulator, Harry Potter, Humor, Parenting
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“I Double Dog Dare You”
Peer pressure is one of those behavioral concepts that never seems to have any positives associated with it. I mean when was the last time a parent encouraged a child to give into the urges of his friends when it was … Continue reading
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Tagged atlanta motor speedway, bucket list, Dads' Bucket List, drag racing, Humor, motherhood, Parenting, turkish prison
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Whaddya Mean You’ve Never Tried Sushi?
I’m often amazed at what becomes popular. The music of Beck, flat bill ball caps, Bill Maher and texting instead of talking are just a few that come to mind. For whatever reason, it’s tough to nail down what’s going … Continue reading
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Tagged bucket list, dads, fatherhood, Humor, Parenting, rockets
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“Oh Come On, Admit It. You Use Facebook Too!”
It’s not something I’m necessarily proud of, but I’ll admit I use Bragbook. I mean Facebook. It’s a gas to stay connected with “friends” from different phases of life. Even those I never actually met. The site always delivers essential … Continue reading
“I’d Pay You Not to Make that Sound Again”
Why lie, at times I sing while I’m driving. I’m convinced I’m able to hit the high notes with Steve Perry and am pitch perfect on the squeals of Axl Rose. However, the cold, hard truth is that I’m not much … Continue reading
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Tagged Axl Rose, bucket list, Christmas caroling, dads, Humor, Parenting
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