Probably a good thing that I waited 48 hours to write this.  I have calmed down some. Instead of a long post, here are some key stats: 4.5 hours long Each coach talked about each kid on each of the 4 teams, approximately 110 kids Two coaches took way too long per kid 16 quasi-inappropriate comments about individual players

(I am very behind in my writing so bear with some late news.) Let’s start with the positives. I have a son who is basically a good kid, can be sweet and loving, and generally works hard. He stays out of major trouble—no drinking, drugs, arrests, etc. He is fun, funny and very well liked by

A couple of situations this past week have caused me to pull up some old notes from my first Men’s Fraternity session - The Quest for Authentic Manhood.  Chapter 22 is called Fathers and Sons.  In this chapter, Robert Lewis says that “dad is destiny”.  In other words, Dad is a powerful force in the

Yesterday afternoon I was folding laundry with my wife in the basement when our second daughter came running down the stairs (yes, in a very dramatic way).  She came to tell us that her younger sister had “let the dog out” and was now chasing her all over the neighborhood.  Really, she had been in the pen playing with the

Okay.  I’m listening, Lord.  You have my attention.  Teach me, lead me, show me.  I want to give all for you. It was a beautiful morning as I rode my bike to the office, and the above is a summary of my prayer this morning. God is trying to get my attention.  I know because I’ve been here

My wife and kids sure know how to make a dad feel special!  On Saturday, they told me they would help me with any project that I wanted to get done.  They started by vacuuming and cleaning the windows, dash, etc. in my truck.  Then, they did some weeding in the garden.  We also picked some

Happy Father’s Day!! I won’t write much today because I’m on my way out to play with the kids.  I just had a few reflections today, as I wrap up my series called, “Dad’s Who Get It.”  Today is June 15.  As I reflect back on my own childhood, June 15 was a very significant date.  It

Not when he should have. On a cold bright day he would call out where is your hat? while the wind played in his hair. Nor the way he should have. It was always crunched atop his head by a nephew or daughter running around our backyard at a picnic. Nor what he should have. Into the dewy night the adults would sing heads touching in harmony dad smoking a Chesterfield wearing

Cheer at the altar of his fist. A beer to celebrate blood and ice. The meat you hold in your soft white hand lives in a cage, ain’t worth the price. The enforcer whom you worship would split your face and not think twice. These are the heroes we offer - often naughty, rarely nice.

I have a two-fold purpose behind this post.  First of all, it has been awhile since I have listed one of my ten key moves, and now seems like the right time for this one.  The key move is stated this way:  “I will make it a point to find mentors and learn from them.