He loved going to the Thanksgiving Parade for years. What happened? When did he grow up? Why did our holiday tradition become a low priority?
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Backyard Baseball Field Fading Fast, Memories Staying Strong
We haven’t had batting practice in the backyard for years. I’d have liked to have known when the last one was coming. I’d have savored them more.
Mental Health, Masculinity, Hearings and Cookies
Masculinity and men’s mental health are getting a lot of attention these days, from press to politics to parenting, but is it enough?
One Day, My Son, All Fathers Go from ‘Daddy’ to Just ‘Dad’
He still calls me Papa and Daddy. But one day he won’t and as much as that will break my heart, it will be OK because I will always have my memories
Foul Ball Memories Shared Between Baseball Loving Fathers, Sons
His foul ball sits next to mine on the shelf in my office, sharing childhood memories of two boys who have a love for baseball.
The Window of Childhood Doesn’t Need Cleaning
They say that the window on childhood is one that is always closing, but when does it really shut?