On Fatherhood, Manhood & Becoming Better Ancestors.
WE WERE / WE ARE
we were 3. but
now we’re more
we were far. but
now farther
still
we loved hard. but
now love harder
we grew up, but
grew closer
still
we are 1,
3 + more
Last weekend I was at my parents’ house to bathe my pops. We got into a heated discussion.
He said something that triggered me, and I lost my composure. For the record, he’s an 80+ year-old man and always says things that are triggering.
No matter how hard I try I can’t get it right. Today began month four of my journey of independence. My journey into business. I have had to adapt and change almost daily. However, I do have a sketch of a plan. It involves multiple phases and a ton of new knowledge to cram in my brain. And I love it. I am now seeing the fruits of my labor. Despite a couple of hiccups in my life, many things...
I always find it fascinating to hear how many fathers will say they would die for their children, but many of those same dads struggle to live for them.
Most of us treat our bodies like they’ll just bounce back forever. But there’s a point where skipping the walk, the checkup, the stretch session... it adds up.
This episode is me figuring that out in real time.
Another week in the books! Another interesting week indeed. One of the highlights of the week involved me being recommended for a commercial audition. Yes, ME! Although I am an improv actor, I am not an actor in the acting sense of the word. One of my fellow improvisers, Theresa, thought I fit their criteria. I gave the contact a call and set up my audition. How did it go you ask? I don’t...
On Fatherhood, Manhood & Becoming Better Ancestors.