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GROWING UP AND STAYING SHARP

November 19, 2024 by

Growing up is a decision. It’s a decision to be on time, show up ready to go, and inspire others by your example. Like writing a blog, lol. The biggest decision to make? Decide to stay sharp, in spite of having sons.

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OREGON BLUES ON A FATHER / SON DAY

July 2, 2023 by

Oregon blues are a different blues. I blame the clouds. But no clouds on Waterfront Blues Festival Saturday, which is why I wore a rash-guard hoodie instead of layers of sunscreen. It was a no cloud Saturday awash in family time:

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DAD VALUE: THE MISSING INGREDIENT IN FAMILY RECIPE

August 31, 2021 by

Dad value fluctuates day to day, but one thing is certain: Father’s make a difference. Disagree? Then ask someone you know without a dad, or never knew their dad. I read an article about being raised with love and how it makes a difference when you love someone raised on survival. Had we known then […]

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FOR NEW FATHERS WONDERING WHAT’S NEXT

April 18, 2021 by

New fathers have more to do than they did in the past. Back then the job was dropping little Missy off at the hospital and buying a rack of cigars to hand out. And smile. Paste a big old grin on new fathers faces, but look a little closer to see the bewilderment. No one […]

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FATHERS DAY MILLENNIALS LEARN THE ROPES FROM OLD DADS

June 19, 2017 by

Fathers Day millennials start with a walk in the forest. The Oregon Forest. Dark, green, and deep. The ‘find a park’ map is dotted nearly solid around here. This forest stuff is all over the place. But it is Oregon, you expect trees. What you also expect is no snakes, bugs, bats, or wild animals […]

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