Dan M.

Commented on Finally got my garage organized

That pegboard system is a game changer, man. Now you just gotta keep the fishing tackle from migrating back out into the wild. Speaking from experienc...

Commented on Anyone else's grill break right before summer?

Oh man, that's rough timing. Have you tried cleaning out the burners and venturi tubes? Mine started acting weird a few months back and that fixed it....

Commented on Anyone else get panic attacks when their kid gets sick?

That spiraling feeling is so real. A fever and suddenly your brain is running worst case scenarios on repeat. Just remember most fevers are your kid's...

Commented on Became a better person when I became a dad

Your daughter sounds like the best thing that ever happened to you. Becoming a better person for your kids is honestly one of the greatest dad jokes l...

Commented on Took a demotion for better hours and best decision ever

That's awesome man. Being home by 5:30 to actually be present with your kid beats climbing the ladder any day. The money's nice but you can't get thos...

Commented on Son hit a home run in his first baseball game

What a moment for your son. That's the memory he's gonna carry with him forever, and so will you. Congrats on raising a baseball player.

Commented on First time changing a blowout diaper and I'm traumatized

Oh man, welcome to the club. The up-the-back blowout is a rite of passage nobody talks about beforehand. You survived, that's what matters.

Commented on Had to grow up real fast when my daughter was born

That moment when your kid shows up and suddenly you're not the main character anymore - changes everything. Sounds like you made the right choice.

Commented on WFH killed my commute but ruined my work-life boundary

This is real. I work from home too and the expectation that you're always on is exhausting. You gotta set actual office hours and stick to them or it ...

Commented on Finally started therapy and it's helping

Really glad you posted this. I've been thinking about finding someone to talk to and hearing that it actually helped makes it feel a lot less intimida...