My wife took our kids to a local water park a couple of weeks ago. I was at work during this excursion, wiling the day away with full certainty the kids would have a great time likely at the cost of my wife’s wits. I was right on both counts.This...
Topics: Fatherhood Friday, Heart Strings, Papa Prattle

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I’m not a gamer. Never have been really. I was moderately interested in good old Mario Bros. for a time and could rock Galaga like there was no tomorrow in my early teen years.  The only console I own is a Wii and that’s just because I won it. I.
Topics: Papa Prattle, Public Service

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We were walking from the horse pasture back up to the house. I was leading and the two little girls were walking and talking behind me while I was thinking ahead at whatever task was left to do. This must have occurred early in the fall of 2008 which...
Topics: Papa Prattle

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If there were any planets colliding this past week it may have been my fault, and for this I apologize profusely.You see, we had one of those eventful weeks that leave a lasting impression on the heart, soul and pocketbook. Which events are these you...
Topics: Lead, Papa Prattle, Proud Papa

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Over the last few months, maybe even over a year, my young son and I have not been seeing eye to eye. He has gotten stubborn, argumentative, and difficult. He has even learned to pit Mom against Dad by playing the “But Mom said?” game....
Topics: Lead, Mad Dad

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