We recently authored an article About Parenthood. This is not a political piece. It is a call for people to think about what parenthood means to them. Related articles Parents are happier people: Parents experience greater happiness and meaning in life than nonparents, psychologists find (sciencedaily.com) 50 Shades of Parenthood (mummysknee.com) Transition into Parenthood… confidence,…
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Houdini Part IV – A Fathers’ Love
In part III I talked about my Uncle. Let’s step back a bit and talk about some friends. Growing up, I had a myriad group of friends. Some that let me practically live with them. I ate meals with them, went on fishing trips with them. Called their parents mom and dad. Why? Because in…
What do Ronald McDonald and Houdini have in common?
Forty years ago today, a crime happened. Someone robbed the McDonald’s in Minot, ND dressed as Ronald McDonald. He didn’t get much. He was caught almost immediately. Why? At 36, he was a new father, he already had one son and a wife to support. He worked at McDonald’s as the Ronald for parties and…