As our oldest daughter prepares for college, I'm thinking back on stories from my own dorm-life days.
Tag: advice
Why I Wink
One of my daughters recently asked why I "always" wink at her. The answer has to do with silent connections formed in my distant past.
It’s Not My Job to Make You Happy
Once upon a time, a little girl of mine begged me for an extra special treat. And how did I respond?
Life Is a True Story
Your life is a story you get to write. You have to be true to the hard realities, but there's room for artistic license.
Dance On, New Adult
Three ideas about becoming a young adult--and preventing adulthood from growing old.
Don’t Expect Laundry Service
One of the keys to happiness and success is managing expectations--especially your own.
If You Want to Be a Hero, Just Try
It's a simple lesson, really, taught by parents, teachers, coaches, and the history of western literature alike.
Holding On and Letting Go
I've learned many things as the father of teenage girls, but I'm still working on the art of holding on by letting go.
Who Cares What People Think?
The truth is, all of us do. But a better question is: whose opinions really matter? And about what?
Mr. Know-it-All
Twenty years ago, I learned how little I really know--through a chance encounter outside a library with perhaps the smartest man I've ever met.
