Putting pen to paper and memorializing events and discoveries through writing was always a notion far removed from my mind. In fact my father disclosed to me several years prior to his death that he recalled an occasion where he was contacted by one of my primary school teachers, voicing their concern over my perceived inability to communicate through written form. Their fear was; I would be unable to effectively communicate in our modern society unless drastic measures were taken. In the humble manner, only my father could consistently portray, he simply assured her that I would succeed just fine and never again was a word spoken about the issue until more than thirty years later.

Seemingly, my father knew that hidden deep inside me, the true person would be reveled one day. Until approximately fifteen years ago, one would seldom find my written words and even less common hear me speak of my beliefs and feelings relating to current events. I somberly went about my life, interacting as anyone would, reclusive by nature but constantly striving to find and spotlight the good in everyone I came in contact with.

As I matured I found that the outward, clean cut, professional good guy characteristics could co-exists with the fun, let it all hang out, goofy side, restrained deep inside me. I credit my daughters fully for helping me understand this and unleashing my true self upon the world.

Each human experiences potentially life altering, or enhancing, events which many times go un-realized because of a wide array of reasons. This simple journey, “Tales from the Dad Side” is merely an expression of one mans learning how to begin the process of recognizing and applying those events in our lives in hopes that true joy, understanding, and happiness will result.

Sit back, grab some refreshments, and embark upon this journey with me as we draw wisdom from one of the most challenging yet rewarding occupations there is… being a parent.