I started grilling last spring just to make burgers. Now I'm out here researching pellet smokers and learning about temp control and brisket rubs. I've got a charcoal grill, a gas grill, and I'm looking at a smoker. My wife asked when I became this person and honestly I don't know but I love it. T...

I'll meet you at the corner! My kids have heard this one a hundred times and they still laugh. That's the ultimate dad joke victory.

Just started the new season and man it does not disappoint. Been sneaking in episodes after the kids go to bed. My wife thinks I'm crazy for staying up so late but this show is insane. Who else is watching? Trying not to get spoiled so keep it vague if you comment.

I've been trying to get better at cooking and just got a nice Crockpot. Throw it on in the morning, actual meal is ready when I get home. Game changer for weeknights. What are your go-to recipes? Looking for stuff that kids will actually eat and not just complain about.

Went out to dinner with my family last night and watched a group of younger guys on their phones the whole time, ignoring their dates completely. No eye contact, no manners, just scrolling. My grandfather would have been appalled. I'm trying to model what a real man looks like for my sons - someone ...

I'm thinking wings, chili, maybe some sliders. My buddies are coming over and we always turn it into this whole thing. Last year I made this beer cheese dip that people still ask me about. Does anyone have a go to recipe for game day? Looking to switch it up this year.

My company wanted me to sign off on some numbers that didn't feel right. I refused and told my boss directly that it compromised my integrity. Didn't get the promotion. Some guys think I'm crazy but I sleep fine at night and my kids respect their old man. There's more to being a man than climbing th...

After 18 months of back and forth lawyers and mediation, we finally got an agreement signed. I have them Mon-Thurs now and she has them Fri-Sun. Both of us compromised but honestly it feels fair and my kids seem happier with a more predictable schedule. The lawyer fees were brutal but I think it was...

Told my kids that the ice cream machine at McDonald's is broken because it's napping. They believed me for a solid three days. My wife is not amused but honestly I think this is peak parenting.

I close my laptop at 5:30 but my brain is still in work mode until like 9pm. I'm sitting at the dinner table thinking about projects and emails instead of listening to my kids talk about their day. Tried meditation, tried a walk, tried hitting the gym. Nothing really works. Do you guys have any tric...

Been working on this for like 3 months. Got a Shimano reel paired with a medium-heavy rod and I gotta say I'm pretty pumped about it. Took it out to the lake last weekend and caught more stripers than I have in years. My buddy couldn't believe how smooth the drag feels. Definitely recommend if anyon...

Took the kids to the grocery store and my 5 year old asked why there are so many choices of cereal. I said because life is about having options. He said that's dumb and just wants Lucky Charms like always. Valid point kid. Valid point.

So last month things felt disconnected between me and the kids. Too much screen time, too much rush, not enough God time. I sat down and told them we're doing family prayer every Wednesday night at 7pm no matter what. We sit around the living room, turn off phones, and just pray together for like 20...

I've struggled with depression on and off for years but becoming a dad made it way worse. There's this constant guilt that my kids deserve better than what I can give them on my bad days. Like I'm failing them just by existing when I'm in that headspace. My doctor upped my meds last month and it's h...

I was honestly dreading this but we took the boys camping last weekend for the first time. Got a big family tent, brought way too much food, and honestly? It was awesome. We hiked about 2 miles which the 5yo actually did without complaining. Campfire was a hit, s'mores were even bigger hit, and they...