A Dude’s Guide

Fatherhood advice and topics from dads.

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And The Nation Goes Into Mourning

November 21st, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Life

It was 45 years ago today that the nation lost John F. Kennedy to assassination in Dallas, TX. And, one year later, I was born. Then raised for most of my life in, of all places, Dallas, TX. So, yes, for a number of years, whenever it was my birthday, the entire nation went into [...]

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No Cell Phones for Pre-Teens

November 20th, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Kids, A Dude's Guide to Life

My youngest little dude hates me forever. Again. This time it’s because I won’t get him a cell phone of his very own. “But, Daaaaaadd, all my friends have one!” I don’t even bother with the cliff response. I just told him no. Repeatedly. While it’s true that several of his friends do have cell [...]

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Happy Birthday

November 14th, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Kids

Today, Nov. 15, is a special day for me. It’s the birthday of my wife, known to many Your Majesty or She Who Doesn’t Really Appreciate Silly Nicknames Or The Time It Takes To Come Up With A New One Every Single Time She’s Mentioned, who is even more beautiful now than the day we [...]

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