Scattered Pictures of the Smiles We Left Behind by Sharon O’Donnell
June 9th, 2018
As Father's Day approaches, I've been going through the old 8mm films and VHS tapes that my dad has taken of family and friends over the years. We are so blessed that he was ahead of the game when he bought that 8mm camera with the big bright lights on ...
Taking a Day Trip with Your Dad for Father’s Day
May 23rd, 2015
After shave, ties and tools are useful gifts when it comes to celebrating Father’s Day. However, if you’ve been thinking about something out of the ordinary, a day trip comes to mind. The following are some unique ideas to spend the day with your dad.Take a HikeThere’s no better time ...
Swim, Bike, Run! by Margaret Hart
June 15th, 2014
My son competed in his very first Kids Triathlon today and I am so proud of him! He showed such courage and determination in trying something so challenging. The final numbers have not yet been posted, but he finished among the top 18 participants, from a total of 82 kids ...
Everyday Should Be Mother’s or Father’s Day by Robin Gorman Newman
May 16th, 2014
I've never been a fan of holidays. I don't quite understand certain occasions that to me feel like a Hallmark moment and a great opportunity for retailers and restaurants to push their wares at sometimes higher prices. One of those occasions is Mother's Day. What is the origin of Mother's Day? I don't ...
Later Dads: The Blessing That They Are by Heather Bowles
June 15th, 2013
Good Saturday evening, Later Moms and Dads. I hope you're taking it easy in this heat! Today, as I sit here typing this, deciding what to say to and about my partner in parenting, he is across the room, reading to our daughter. Without his diversionary tactics, I fear I ...
Much Obliged by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp
June 15th, 2013
“Growin’ up leads to growin’ old, and then to dyin’. Dyin’ to me don’t sound like all that much fun.” -John Mellencamp, The Authority Song I was a later child myself. My mom was 32 when I was born, Dad was 40; I was 14 years behind my sister and brother. ...
A Tribute to ‘Daddy Later Than Sooner’ by Dina Ramon
June 13th, 2013
Since Father’s Day is on Sunday it’s all about Daddy this week, especially the ‘later than sooner’ Dads out there because they’re also part of this older, first-time parenting experience and undoubtedly share many of the same emotions and concerns as ‘later moms’…like staying physically healthy and mentally sharp for ...
