Category Archives: Grown-ups

Disneyland Dad

Shortly before I became officially divorced last November, I recall hearing the term “Disneyland Dad”.  The term immediately stuck in my head for a variety of reasons. I learned today my daughter will head to Disneyland for the first time … Continue reading

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Don’t let the door…

How will I remember 2011? It will go down as one of the most trying years of the past twenty. Testing my patience and views on life. I felt like a punching bag most of the year. I was bruised, … Continue reading

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I Quit You 2011

I spent about twenty minutes sharing how I need to find a new job at the end of the month. I didn’t save my blog changes and poof, they disappeared. Oh, that’s a rather telling metaphor for my employment. I’m … Continue reading

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Seven days, infinite ways

One week, one week from now things will be different.  Yes, I know the divorce was supposed to be final early last week.  However, I didn’t know you had to book a court date and we were missing a document. … Continue reading

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Not as Bad as Expected

In no less than three short weeks or so, two significant changes will likely be official. The house will be gone and the marriage will be severed for good. Wow, what a banner year 2011 has been. Actually though, on … Continue reading

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Because sometimes one has to come up for air

A journal is meant to be used so here I am saying hello. Life has slightly changed for me, but I wouldn’t say for the worse. It’s simply a new life and takes some adjustment though I’m happy to report … Continue reading

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Protected: Things Will be Different

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With Sugar on Top

In four short days my friend Scott will tie the knot.  This has been on my mind ever since our Vegas bachelor party a couple weeks ago.  It blows my mind I have known my college friends for nearly twenty years. … Continue reading

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Routine Routine Routine

I’ve arrived at this point called employment.  Monday is my first day back to work since early May of last year.  I don’t exactly know my role, my department, my daily duties, or how things will play out.  To be … Continue reading

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Daddy Days

Well hello there! It has come to my attention I’m employable again. If you were perhaps living in a cave the past nine months, you may not fully comprehend my jobless struggles. I will tell you this, it was fun … Continue reading

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