Category Archives: Marriage

Let There Be Light

If you spent any time outside two weekends ago, you may have noticed a low grade grumbling sound moving across the front-range in intermittent waves. No need to panic.  That was just the sound of men everywhere responding to the following observation from their wives:  “Supposed to be pretty warm this weekend, honey.  You might …

December 5, 2011 – 2:28 pm | By mike | Posted in Holidays, Man-Dom, Marriage | Comments (0)

Babysitting Is a Pass-Fail Class

As crazy as it might sound to my kids, I swear there was a time in my life before I had children.  On a day to day basis, I tend to forget this but according to all available records, it’s true. I have little to no memory of these bright and shiny days since my brain synapses have …

October 5, 2011 – 2:38 pm | By mike | Posted in Kids, Life Lessons, Marriage, Men and Women, Parenting | Comments (1)

Window Fans As a Metaphor For Marital Challenges

As I may have mentioned a couple dozen times before, I’m not a native of Colorado. Having been here for 9 years now, I gotta tell you, in general, I think we have really outstanding weather. Sure, It can be a bit on the dry side, but we get a ton of sunshine, 4 recognizable …

August 15, 2011 – 4:27 pm | By mike | Posted in Economics, Life Lessons, Man-Dom, Marriage, Men and Women, Technology | Comments (1)

The Family Bike Ride

Sunday is family day over at my house. Whatever might be on the agenda that day, Anne and I try to clear out at least a little space to make sure that the two of us and our 3 kids spend some time together doing something fun…..like going to the zoo….or the park……or the swimming pool.  …

June 29, 2011 – 10:13 am | By mike | Posted in Kids, Life Lessons, Man-Dom, Marriage, Mid-Life Crisis, Parenting, Sports | Comments (2)