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A First-Year Father’s 13 Things to Be Thankful For

by Jason 11.25.2009 Jason's Random Musings

In a few weeks, my daughter Lucy will celebrate her first birthday. Last Thanksgiving, we had to skip the traditional two-hour drive home because my wife looked like she was hiding the Great Pumpkin under her shirt. At the risk of sounding like every other dad who’s ever lived, I can’t believe how fast the [...]

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Looking for Life’s Pause Button (Unsuccessfully)

by Jason 11.08.2009 Delight in the Little Things

Lucy is eleven months old today, and she’s starting to give hugs now. Holy cow, is THAT ever cool. Especially because up to this point, she hasn’t been what I’d describe as “touchy-feely.” Sure, she’ll nestle in close if she’s really tired, but most of the time she’s much too independent for any of that [...]

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What Business Card Design Has to Do With Making Your Life Better

by Jason 11.01.2009 Get Curious

How many business cards have you collected over the years? A handful? A hundred? Enough to wallpaper the bathrooms of every house on your block? Even if you’re not involved in “Business,” chances are you’ve received a number of business cards over the years, from the auto mechanic to your neighbor who sells Mary Kay. [...]

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Shots and Superheroes

by Jason 10.07.2009 Jason's Random Musings

We went to the doctor the other day for my daughter Lucy’s nine-month checkup. It included a smorgasbord of shots. And I got to hold her down. I was pretty nervous on the ride there, and I wasn’t even the one getting the shots. As we were driving, I told Kim that I would rather [...]

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7 Ways Fantasy Football Can Make You a Better Dad

by Jason 09.09.2009 Play

Summer is winding down, the kids are back in school, and the long, bleak, football hiatus is almost over. If you’re a fantasy football nut, you already know that this is one of the most exciting times of the year. You know the thrill of channeling your inner Jerry Jones in order to take your [...]

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