Category: Dad’s Corner
For Tristan’s Eyes Only!
| April 8, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner |
Today, my post is dedicated to my son Tristan. In celebration of National Autism Awareness Month, I created something on this blog for him to enjoy. I think perhaps only he will understand and experience the true joy of this post. Thanks Dieselducy! Tristan, I hope you enjoy this post! Perhaps there are a few other elevator enthusiasts out there who will appreciate a location to watch a few videos… more
A is for April and Autism – Just Say It Already! Oh, and Awareness
| April 1, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Autism, Dad's Corner |
When I heard Amee planned to dedicate a series of posts to autism awareness throughout the month of April, I thought it was a great idea. In America, April is National Autism Awareness Month, and April 2nd is designated as World Autism Awareness Day. With the apparent increase of this condition in America to a now 1 in 88 children, it is important to understand every detail about autism. Whether… more
How To Cook Lentils
| March 4, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Cooking: How To . . ., Dad's Corner, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian |
The art of cooking lentils varies with the type of lentil you wish to cook, but the steps are relatively easy. There are a number of varieties of lentils, and a number of sub-varieties of those. Lentils fall into green or brown (most commonly found in standard American grocery stores), red, black, and a number of other varieties. Usually, at least what I have seen in the United States, the… more
Gluten Free Curried Lentil and Rice Patties
| March 4, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian |
Indian-style recipes are some of my favorites. Not only are many dishes gluten-free and vegetarian, but they are great for those who seek a healthier lifestyle. While my wife was pregnant, with all of our children, she ate significantly more food. Unfortunately, I followed this trend of increased food intake alongside her, especially with our first child. In addition to a strenuous exercise program, I lost a significant amount of… more
I Learned How to be a Father from Conan the Barbarian
| February 26, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner, Inspirations |
A good many folks know me, but there are few who probably know I love fantasy and science fiction movies and books. I have loved other worlds since I was a young child. It is a temporary way to escape the harshness of real life, and imagine worlds where boundaries have little meaning, and can be defied and demolished with a sword, a thought or a wave of the hand. … more
Yoga and Other Evils of Satan
| February 19, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner |
One of my primary hobbies these days is fitness. I exercise nearly daily for a number of reasons, which include better health for my family, myself, and not the least is I feel great throughout the day compared to when I slack off for more than a few days. Within my exercise program, I use the P90X system by Beachbody. One of the workouts of P90X is yoga. It involves… more
Chicken Portabella Alfredo
| February 12, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner, Pasta |
As a dad, this recipe for chicken portabella Alfredo is outstanding and is something I commonly make for the kids. For you husbands out there who want something relatively easy to make for your wife for an at-home Valentine’s Day dinner after the kids are in bed, this is an excellent choice to demonstrate your cooking ability. I will warn you, this recipe does require a bit of multitasking, but… more
Spicy Tuna Dip
| February 5, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Appetizers, Dad's Corner, Gluten-Free |
This recipe for spicy tuna dip is actually my own creation. Yes, dads can cook too! It is gluten-free and tastes great with crackers as a dip or in sandwiches as a spread. My wife does not even like tuna much, but she can’t stop eating this one. Ingredients 2 – 12 ounce cans of chunk light tuna in water 1 – 6 ounce can of tomato paste 3… more
Who Needs A Dog When Kids Do The Trick?
| January 29, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner, Family |
While I was in veterinary school at Michigan State University, I owned a dog. She was no ordinary dog, but the most intelligent dog I ever owned. I named her Brenna, and she was a Black Labrador Retriever I purchased as a puppy from a local breeder who raised bird dogs. When I picked her up, the breeder told me there were two types of Black Labs: those bred for… more
Super-Easy Crock-Pot Super Bowl Swedish Meatballs
| January 22, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Appetizers, Dad's Corner, Slow Cooker, Super-Easy Recipes |
This is a super-good Swedish Meatballs Crock-Pot® recipe that is great for any Sunday football game, but especially good during the Super Bowl. For dad’s like me, it is quick and easy. Every little fan and Sunday helper in your house will love them! My wife makes meatballs by hand (Homemade Turkey Meatballs). I have made this recipe previously with frozen meatballs as described below, but it also works for… more
How to Properly Train a Housewife
| January 15, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner, How To . . ., Marriage and Love |
It is just a guess, but I assume I do not have a large audience of husband or dad readers on this blog. I do appreciate all the nice feedback I received in emails and on the post itself for my article on how family can use outdated information to make judgments about later interactions (see The Family Barometer post). So, I decided the topic of this week’s post for… more
The Family Barometer: The Least Accurate Estimator of Success or Failure
| January 8, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner, Family |
Do you often wonder why at every turn in your life you find one or more family members ready and willing to criticize you and your efforts, both good and bad? How long does it take after you step into a relative’s house for the holidays for your grossly overweight aunt to notice your five pound gain or loss? You are far from alone. Family struggles, historically, result in many… more
Dad’s Corner
| January 8, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Dad's Corner, Family, Marriage and Love |
Many of you know my love for Superman. Perhaps less known is my husband Michael, the Clark Kent of my life. He is my real life superhero for the past twelve years. Our courtship was fast and furious, and my only regret is I did not marry him sooner. We experience wonderful as well as trying times, but we hold onto the premise we are best friends and love each… more
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