Always Live Now - A Father's Quest For Balance

Great Expectations

by ZACH on September 9, 2011

I love my kids. Sure, there are times when I want to sell them on Craig’s List, but that’s just because they are my kids, and they have been blessed with the uncanny ability to push my buttons. Occasionally, I do have to pull the tough love approach on them, but it’s fairly safe to say that I am wrapped around their little fingers. As a result, or perhaps simply because of my natural control issues, I am a fully engaged parent. When I take Tyler to his first grade class every morning, I actually park the car and walk him to his class as opposed to utilizing the schools drive-thru drop off system. Nothing against the parents who do use the drive-thru..

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Bless Your Heart

by ZACH on August 10, 2011

Over the past year or so, I have started making a much more concerted effort to pay attention to the things I say and do. Tried to, at least. Admittedly, I still make as many mistakes and social faux pas as ever, but at least I feel like I am getting a tiny bit more aware of them while they are happening. More and more, my thoughts of “what did I do” are gradually being replaced with a slightly more sophisticated “oh, that’s gonna leave a mark”. One day I hope to get to a point where I am actually able to proactively stop myself from stuffing my foot in my mouth altogether, but regrettably, it doesn’t appear as though that is in the cards for me...

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A Costly Deja Vu

by ZACH on July 4, 2011

The concept of death is a difficult one for youngsters to grasp. Occasionally, Tyler and Kailey will see or hear something related to death or dying, and immediately pepper me with a million questions. What does death mean? Where do people go when they die? Do only old people die? Do you ever see people again after they die?..

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Live NOW is my quest for balance and happiness in the daily trials and tribulations of my life. It is, simply put, my way of trying to remember to focus on the present, and to enjoy every moment as much as possible.

By sharing my story, I hope to make people laugh, think, enjoy their lives, and most importantly, LIVE NOW!

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