Influence: the capacity to have an effect on the character, development or behavior of someone or something. Who is the most influential person in your child’s life? A friend? A teacher, youth …
Taxi Dad
A couple of weeks ago, I was heading by taxi from a company holiday party in Toronto to a hotel near the airport for an early-morning return flight home. My taxi driver, who looked to be about 40 …
Mirror or Mere Image?
Actions speak louder than words. This plays out in sports all the time. We can make predictions about our favorite team all day long, but what happens on the field is the final statement of …
Hey Dad – Guess Who Called?
…This is one call you don’t want to miss! Do you remember the day you found out you were going to be a father? I don’t remember much when I found out about our first son – I was probably too …
Weather Life’s Storms With a Firm Foundation
For the people of southeast Texas and much of Florida, the value of a firm foundation has become all-too real as they deal with the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. They have learned firsthand …
Continue Reading about Weather Life’s Storms With a Firm Foundation →
What’s Your Plan, Dad?
On a business trip several years ago, I visited the construction site of a major hotel and conference center. As I entered the construction trailer, it was clear the superintendent was frustrated. …