If you read my blog, you know I’m “into” food. Street food, fancy restaurants, and everything in-between really appeal to me. A well-made bánh mì, a high-end meal at Menton, or a really good mac and cheese, I’m for it all. It’s all good. And, on Sundays, it’s a special time during which the pace
Category: Family life
Sunday Dates with My Children
It is Sunday morning. I’ve been up since 5.30 am. I wish my body would let me sleep in, but as I get older, I’m finding it won’t. A major benefit of rising with the sun is doing what I’m doing now. Hanging out at a coffee shop, planning our Sunday dinner menu (tonight’s menu
What Is a Parent’s ‘Mission’?
Since writing the post about parental “best practices,” I’ve received quite a few emails from others about the topic, as well as parenting in general. All this made me wonder about goals. I mean, companies have goals, and so, why not parents? I’ve also been thinking a lot about homework and grades. Man, my kids get
Parents: How Do We Learn ‘Best Practices’?
Isn’t it strange? We have coaches for sports, trainers for exercise, mentors for entrepreneurs–but, we get practically zero assistance for parenting? I mean, wouldn’t it be helpful to learn “tips and tricks” or “lessons learned” or “best practices”? I don’t know if as a parent you’ve experienced something different, but we all could use a
The Importance of Date Night
My wife and I went out last night. We grabbed sushi and then went to the Red Sox game. It was a beautiful time to hit the ballpark (see above photo). Warm, slight breeze, and already a playoff-vibe among the high-energy crowd, as the Sox and the Rays compete to lead the division. It was
Letter to My Mother
There’s a major and happy milestone for our family happening this week. It made me think of my mother, and how grateful I am to her. Though she has passed away (more here), I still think about her influence on me. So, I a few weeks ago wrote this letter. ——————————————————– Dear Mom, I am