Found this on Irish's place awhile back, thought I wrote about it, but I didn't. And here’s the kicker aging hits men differently than women, and it’s almost always framed negatively. Women get “wine nights,” “self-care Sundays,” and “50 & Fabulous.” We men on the other hand hit 40 and it’s dad-bod jokes, hairline memes, … Continue reading On Getting Old
Category: Dad Stuff
Happy Halloween
Halloween is tonight. I have fond memories of Halloween. Growing up, We'd roast pumpkin seeds, my dad would start a fire, put on some Irish music, and prepare for the onslaught. There were a ton of kids in my neighborhood growing up. We, of course, hit the streets using pillow cases for loot. No cheap … Continue reading Happy Halloween
Happy Fathers Day
YOUR FATHER'S WORDS were never just advice, they were echoes of battles he'd already fought and a guide to paths he hoped you'd walk without the scars he carried. I used to give advice to my kids all the time, most of it unwanted. A lot of it when 'celebrating'. I'm sorry. Those of us … Continue reading Happy Fathers Day
Range Report
Saturday was a range day. First, to try out the range I joined, second, it was the Boy's birthday, so we had a father/son "shoot then steaks" day, and third? I have new shootin' irons to test out. Let's start with the range. I joined RangeUSA in Arlington. It's about the only one around that … Continue reading Range Report
Be at Peace
Duane here had a piece on peace: https://youtu.be/9qHfApAxiKU?si=kac9j3PcoKAHcgQT Really timely advice, for me at least. He has three steps: Create boundaries for your peace. Don't let those in that would disturb it, if they get in, put them out. Simple. Stay away from poisonous people. Don't wring the dogs ears. His line, analogous to "let … Continue reading Be at Peace
Don’t Let the Old Man In
There was a lot of talking about Toby Keith, upon his untimely death recently. The best I heard was the line "Don't let the old man in". It was told to Keith by Clint Eastwood when he was asked how he keeps going. “He said, ‘I just get up every morning and go out. And … Continue reading Don’t Let the Old Man In
Storyworth
Last year for Father's Day, My son got me a Storyworth account. Dude always gives the most thoughtful gifts. What happens then is you get a subject to write about every week. You can also add your own questions (I did). You don't have to write about every question sent. You can skip them. You … Continue reading Storyworth
Too old for this?
Every man gets everything he wants. I wanted a mission. And for my sins they gave me one. Brought it up to me like room service.Capt. Benjamin Willard in Apocalypse Now The boy brought his old hoopty over to do some repairs. He has a new car and really doesn't need an eleven year old … Continue reading Too old for this?
Planning for the Future
We spent some time checking in with our financial planners. Good news is, I'm not going to have to work five years after I'm dead in order to retire. We both could call "no mas" and go part time at 65, if we wanted. Which we plan to do. This is all predicated on no … Continue reading Planning for the Future
Still Fun, but I got to work at it more.
Had the week off last week, and tried like hell to get stuff done that has been languishing around here for weeks. I still need to finish my network. I have the extra access point up, but couldn't do much else. Herself was home all week as well, and I can't drop the interwebs while … Continue reading Still Fun, but I got to work at it more.
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