It's surprising these days how much active fun can be had by getting the family together in front of the television. Growing up, we'd gather around the TV to watch favorite weekly sitcoms together. Even though some of the jokes went over the heads of us kids, enough landed for us all to share the… Continue reading Family laughter around the TV
Category: Father
Showing you still know how to do it
Ever find yourself in a situation where you have to tackle a specialized task, and flex muscles that you haven't used in a while? And imposter syndrome starts to set in? Maybe it's helping your child with his algebra homework. Maybe it's cooking or baking a complex recipe for company coming over. Maybe you're taking… Continue reading Showing you still know how to do it
Admiring perseverance
Sometimes we run into people or things that should be more flexible, but instead become obstinate obstacles. We can accept them as they are. Or, we can decide to do something about them. Case in point: my 9th grader received a vibraphone rental for Christmas this year. However, being a cheap rental, it did not… Continue reading Admiring perseverance
Self-care and recovery days
There's a lot on the calendar some weeks. It could be fun stuff like holiday celebrations and gatherings of friends. Or it might be a nonstop schedule of family chauffeuring. Sometimes it's long hours at the job for a crunch week. Sometimes it's an array of previous commitments (choir rehearsals, weekly basketball, networking events) --… Continue reading Self-care and recovery days
With and without family
For a good part of the next two weeks or so, I'll get to spend a lot of time with my immediate family. There were times before, and there will be times after, when I do not get to see my wife and kids nearly as much. Sacrifices from other commitments - job, friends, hobbies… Continue reading With and without family
The Joys of JJFoley 