This is where I share great lessons from other dads. They were relayed to me by daughters and sons. What he did. What he said. The difference he made in their lives.
Daisies & Dads
My dad? Quite simply the best. He can do anything. Build anything. Be anything. Read moreAlvy & Me? We Only Lack Biology
Ok, this is not really a "funny" story; it's more of a "sweet" story. I'm sharing it because it gets at the heart of fatherhood on a few different levels.
Read moreGuns N' Roses N' Dad
The highschool cool factor chart imagined in my head was breaking all kinds of adolescent records and I could literally feel myself getting taller, better looking, and generally more awesome.Read moreBored? Here, Read This.
As long as I’ve had something handy to read (and I try to make sure I do), I’ve never been bored. Besides Anna Sewell’s ‘Black Beauty’ — and hence, every horse book I could get my hands on — Daddy got me hooked on historical fiction. Read moreWhat My Father Taught Me About Being An Entrepreneur
Other kids would play catch with their dad but not us. The only competitive sport in our house was Monopoly. My dad, brother and I would spend long weekends in marathon games at the kitchen table. Read moreMy Dad’s Name was Mom
"I had no dad. We had no money. But Mom took no excuses. She was forced to wear the 'dad hat,' and she wore it well. Mom would say, "I'm your mom and your dad too, so whatever I say goes double!"Read moreBurnt Biscuit
One morning, so long ago, Mama placed a plate of fried eggs and bacon and fried apples in front of all the family, and placed an extremely burned plate of biscuits in the center of the table.
Read moreMan of Few Words
As co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, I've had ample opportunity to write about my father. Oddly enough, though, I never have. I guess that makes me a man of few words, at least in this respect.
Read moreFailure ... High Five From Dad!
Sara Blakely’s nightly failure reports, and celebratory high fives, ended up shaping her life. It was a lesson from Dad that paid off big! This 42-year-old entrepreneur recently graced the cover of the Forbes billionaire issue. Read moreFather Time
I never really knew my grandfather, Chubby. I was too young to remember what he was like. I wish I could remember the day I met him for the first time. From what I've been told, it changed my dad's life.
Read more