David K. posted an article on The Dadicals - May 29, 2009, 10:59 pm
Chainsaws rock. I place them in the same category as lawn mowers, grills, bonfires, and trebuchets. They are intoxicating for men, as are all things that are loud, destructive, or generally have a high probability of causing death if not used properly. This infatuation with the dangerous has led to ...
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David K. posted an article on The Dadicals - Apr 17, 2009, 1:11 am
Intuition is a funny thing. It seems to be all tangled up with instinct and common sense. Without a doubt, some people have a natural feel for it. On-the-other-hand, just recently I heard someone at work ask a woman that he had never met "when the baby was due". Whoa. Divert your eyes. Back away slo...
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David K. posted an article on The Dadicals - Apr 11, 2009, 2:07 am
Before I begin, let me warn you that this is a bit of a monologue. I don't enjoy blogs that are rambling manifestos, and I promise that I won't do that to you. Except for just a little bit this once. It turns out that I've finally decided on a direction for this blog. Yes, it's obviously about ...
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David K. posted an article on The Dadicals - Apr 3, 2009, 11:03 am
Both of our cats died recenlty. They had lived long and rich lives, each of nearly 17 years, and died peacefully at the vets' office while eating a treat. I must say, I'm the worlds biggest wimp about this kind of stuff. I had known for weeks that the time was coming and just dreaded it. I knew that...
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David K. posted an article on The Dadicals - Mar 27, 2009, 11:05 am
I hate family Christmas cards. There's nothing good about them. Well, on second thought, I suppose that it's nice to hear from everyone, and how their kids are doing really well, and are in the advanced program, and can mountain climb and water ski, and have learned Mandarin Chinese, and go to bed ...
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David K. posted an article on The Dadicals - Mar 4, 2009, 10:59 pm
I remember being so excited to hear my first kid begin to talk. Nolan was a late talker, and it seemed like I would never get to hear what was in his head. Three boys later I can clearly see the broad strokes of what they're thinking, and let me tell you it's not pretty. Don't get me wrong, poop jok...
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David K. posted an article on The Dadicals - Mar 3, 2009, 3:52 pm
The older I get the dumber I get. I don't need any kind of medical research to back this statement up as I have indisputable experiential evidence. Last week our office was being moved from one floor in our building to another. I work for a computer software company that went from startup to acq...
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David K. posted an article on The Dadicals - Mar 3, 2009, 3:49 pm
I just found a great blog called Snarky Mommy. This woman really writes well, and is absolutely hilarious. I've got to say Amy, I feel your pain from having a three-year-old, but I'm glad you're suffering, because it makes for some really entertaining reading! Check out this post: Snarky Mommy: ...
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David K. posted an article on The Dadicals - Feb 20, 2009, 10:40 pm
I've almost made it back to the point where I can enjoy the church service again. It's been about seven years. The boys are now able to make it through the program being for the most part entertained with coloring books, offering envelopes, pages from the hymnal and the like. It generally doesn't ta...
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David K. posted an article on The Dadicals - Feb 20, 2009, 10:25 pm
I remember being horrified as a non-parent about how some people handle their kids. Things seemed so simple to me. We obviously still try to keep our kids in check, but my view of the world has become a bit more practical as the quantity of kids that I call my own grows. Let me set the stage for a...
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