Friday, September 10th, 2010

Background
I “met” Ron Ploof through the wonderful world of technology–specifically, Twitter.  Ron’s profile page on Twitter immediately caught my attention because of his love for his work and family.  From a business perspective, check out Ron’s book, Read This First: The Executive’s Guide to New Media–From Blogs to Social Networks, for all businesses, small and [...]

The blogosphere was light this week regarding fatherhood blog posts.
Thus, I would like to highlight two blog posts from upcoming interviewees, RonAmok and Mochadad.
For you social media types, RonAmok wrote a comparative article on historical United States censuses and potential business communication censuses.  Ron focuses on performing the proper analysis of understanding the migratory patterns [...]

All new dads-to-be,
Do not freak out like the VlogBrothers (also known as NerdFighters.com).
Fatherhood is definitely a momentous occasion and changes your life forever.  However, enjoy the ride because it definitely goes too quick and is not worth the stress below.
Enjoy the video nonetheless.  Enjoy Friday.  Enjoy fatherhood.

Background
The most outgoing and down-to-earth person during my schoolboy years is about to bless you with deep and simple insight on manhood and raising girls.  Galen Gordon took the time to answer questions about how he seeks to challenge his daughters and create an impactful, positive and purpose-filled environment for them.  Galen has true words [...]

Background
Lindsay Orr gets straight to the point in this week’s questions.  I met some time ago through a high school friend.  As time went on, Lindsay and I became mutual friends and spoke pretty intimately on male and Christianity topics.  Lindsay eventually introduced me to his best friend growing up, now my wife (and sang [...]

Charlie Sheen amazed by fatherhood
Monsters and Critics.com
Who would have thought that Charlie Sheen would love fatherhood?

Humor was definitely the theme of the blogs this week.  From a manipulative “Underdog” father to “photography” father to “economic” father to “networking” fathers, this week definitely had it all.
The notable blogs for me this week were definitely light and reassuring.  They reminded me that fatherhood does not have to be stressful.  Yes, fathers, [...]

Manhood and Fatherhood: Being the hero for your kids
Unfortunately, I can remember a few years ago when athletes were notoriously stating in their interviews in the paper, on the radio, on television, etc, “I’m not a role model.  I’m not any child’s role model.”  Plenty of times I wanted to jump inside the radio and [...]

Fatherhood posts in the blogosphere this week provide some staunch discussions.  From single men adopting children to men’s health to tricks rocking your child to sleep to circumcision.  This was a good week of lively debate regarding fatherhood.  Check out the posts below.

Fathers in Waiting: Singled Out?
Shockingly, a single man has a difficult time [...]

First day of snow 2009… recap.
The “first” day of snow 2009 was a GREAT day.
Now, please understand…
The day was not just GREAT because… the office was closed.
The day was not just GREAT because… I slept in.
The day was not just GREAT because… I lounged around the house with my family.

The day was not just GREAT [...]