A Dad Joke Is One Thing. But An April Fool’s Prank?

A Dad Joke Is One Thing. But An April Fool’s Prank?

I don’t believe a word anyone says on April Fools’ day. Think of it as a safety measure. By assuming everybody I interact with on April 1st is trying to pull one over on me, I save myself the humiliation of falling victim to a perhaps not-so-merry prankster. I f the cost of this is […]

A Reminder: Being Present Is Better Than Being Perfect

A Reminder: Being Present Is Better Than Being Perfect

At dinner on our 17th wedding anniversary, my wife handed me a card and laughed. It was very sweet on the outside, and on the inside, it read: Happy Valentine’s Day. Our anniversary is in December. I smiled. It was the perfect card for us, two working parents with three kids and three dogs and […]