Reflect – Experience & Step back

Reflect & Appreciate
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Boxing gloves title

“Of all the titles I’ve been privileged to have, ‘Dad’ has always been the best.”

“Of all the titles I’ve been privileged to have, ‘Dad’ has always been the best.” 1024 767 Looking out Loud
We all carry multiple titles. Which do you prioritize when you walk in the door? read more

Christmas Eve guilt

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Did we get them enough? Did we get them too much? Every year the same questions, doubts, and guilt. read more

“Don’t be such a dad” – How do I do that?

“Don’t be such a dad” – How do I do that? 1024 768 Looking out Loud
I don’t know how not to be a dad. And I’m still learning how to be one, too. read more

The kind of dad who cries

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I was once lost in Hong Kong. Not really lost, lost. But certainly wandering without a great deal of purpose. I walked through markets, noted the contrast of beggars and…

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How to appreciate your body, right now

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You know that amazing feeling the day after you’ve been sick? Here’s how to notice it everyday. read more

“Don’t spend too much time regretting…”

“Don’t spend too much time regretting…” 1024 768 Looking out Loud
Said my wife. “Focus on the time you have in front of you. Do your best and enjoy.” read more
Field of white dandelions

“There’s a lot of wishes in this yard.”

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Your perspective becomes your life. Do you see weeds or wishes? read more

“Don’t take pictures. Stand here and see it”

“Don’t take pictures. Stand here and see it” 2560 1920 Looking out Loud
How often do you take time to stop and really see what’s right in front of you? read more

Waking to a 3am tornado warning

Waking to a 3am tornado warning 1024 768 Looking out Loud
Safety first, but don’t freak out the kids. What would you do? read more

Crosswalk coffee: a simple act of kindness

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What little thing could you slip into your routine to warm up someone’s day? read more

The dad behind the scenes

The dad behind the scenes 1024 768 Looking out Loud
Exactly where parents should aim to be. read more

Proof that your kids can change in remarkable ways

Proof that your kids can change in remarkable ways 1024 768 Looking out Loud
If he said “I’m the guy who’s changing” to this, then anything is possible. read more

Why my kids’ bedroom is like your life

Why my kids’ bedroom is like your life 1024 766 Looking out Loud
Where you put your time and energy becomes your reality. read more

A wife with a sexual problem

A wife with a sexual problem 1024 768 Looking out Loud
Your partner is aging, just like you. Be kind to each other. read more

When the destination is not the destination

When the destination is not the destination 1024 768 Looking out Loud
How often do you let yourself enjoy that space along the way? read more

“My brother’s like the windshield wiper on the left”

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He hops on me, I push him away. Just like siblings do. read more

When your kids use your words against you

When your kids use your words against you 1024 768 Looking out Loud
Whether a spontaneous insight into reality, or just a child being funny—kids say the darndest things. read more

First snow of the year

First snow of the year 1024 768 Looking out Loud
Beautiful, and delicious. Would you care for a snow banana? read more

Have you found your Spy Point?

Have you found your Spy Point? 1024 768 Looking out Loud
Take a minute to climb out of your ravine, and look at life from above. read more

My kids ran away from the table

My kids ran away from the table 1024 768 Looking out Loud
It’s happened more than once. And we’re just getting started. read more