I think there are powerful lessons prior generations can teach us. Here is a TED Talk from James White, Sr., as he recounts his experiences as a young serviceman looking to provide for, and protect, his family. I particularly like the lessons learned he has tried to teach to the next generation, his grandchildren. His
Category: Family life
Our Move and the ‘Knock on the Door’
We are moving. It made me think of my mother and WWII. Let me explain. I left this morning for the office and returned to find the house completely transformed by the movers. Nearly everything is boxed and wrapped. We bought a starter home in 1999. We had one child back then. The house seemed
A Favorite Braised Beef Recipe
It’s surprisingly cool and breezy today, on Sunday. So, I am cooking a braised beef dish for Sunday Dinner. It’s the kind that can cook ever-so-slowly in a low oven and is very easy to make. It is a crowd-favorite in our home. And, it’s a great dish for a dinner party or to woo a potential
Leaving the Nest
I’ve entered a new phase of parenting. Frankly, it can be a struggle. A majority of our children are now teenagers. Their needs for independence and personal freedoms are understandable. For the most part, that for me has been pretty easy. I try to bite my tongue, I try to be less judgmental. What’s been
Making Memories
I this morning guided one of my children on a local river. We caught some bass, panfish, and chubs, about 15 in all. Hooked a brown trout that fell off after a good battle. Trout were rising and jumping around noon. We saw only one other angler. I enjoy fly fishing with my children. But,
Raising Children for ‘Offense’
It is eerily quiet at home. Half of the family is out west for a college-visit sweep of California. I’m very happy for my older children, and I hope that they’re able to get a “feel” as to which colleges might be right for them. It’s a far cry from my own experience, when I applied