Being a Dad

Tips and ideas on being a dad and not raising a wimp. Our jobs have changed guys.

Work Hard and Be Nice

by Craig Playstead February 27, 2012

I moved into a new house recently and it’s the first place I’ve decorated in over a decade. I probably don’t need to tell you that interior design is not a strength I posses. However; I did buy something that sets the tone for our entire family. My daughter loves the craft store, Ben Franklin [...]

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Why Contradiction is a Key to Life

by Craig Playstead February 27, 2012

“Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.” ~Kurt Cobain I found myself reading a book on Buddhism while listening to Motley Crue when it hit me: I’m a walking contradiction. I love the Ultimate Fighting, have a big dog, and love lifting weights. But I also can’t have enough [...]

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Here’s What Happens When Santa Doesn’t Deliver

by Craig Playstead December 24, 2011

I was trying to teach him a lesson. Boy #1 is a pretty easy kid. He’s always in a good mood, up for anything, does what he’s told (most of the time), loves people, and is a joy to be around. A couple Christmases ago he asked Santa for a Nintendo DS and was really [...]

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Why Thanksgiving is Our Greatest Holiday

by Craig Playstead November 24, 2011

“Life is a tough road and we don’t always take the time to see what we have instead of what we don’t.” (My annual Thanksgiving post) It may not have the fireworks of the 4th of July, the lore of Santa, or the sheer volume of alcohol consumption of New Year’s Eve, but Thanksgiving has [...]

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