July 2010
4 posts
Week 12: Getting Adjusted →
{Editor’s Note}
I’ve had my Week 12 thoughts in a draft post half thrown together for nearly a week now. But with finding time to run, some radio appearances in the mornings on 98.5…
On the Run →
Making a life altering decision like leaving full time work to be a primary caregiver at home becomes an interesting time to take audit of nearly every aspect of your life. Suddenly I find myself…
Week 11: Back in the NH Groove →
{Back in the NH Groove}
Despite not having left the state of New Hampshire for vacation and with respect to Ace Frehley, our first week post-TLV felt like we were all just trying to…
Wordless Wednesday: The spoon is mightier than the... →
Here’s my entry for this week’s “Wordless Wednesday” at Dad Blogs.
The spoon is mightier than the sword, 7/17/2010
Julia has taken to solid food with excitement. Just set her in…
June 2010
11 posts
Week 8: Swimming Along →
{Baboosic Lake}
Ryan at Baboosic Lake Swim Class, 6/23/2010
If you ask Ryan what she’s doing the summer, she’ll proudly rattle off the following; “swim lessons, vacation,…
Bryan Gaynor SYTYCD - Fireflies HD →
I liked a YouTube video: SYTYCD 7
listening to "Owl City - Fireflies lyrics" →
Ryan’s new favorite song to dance to…and mine to dream to.
listening to "Fireflies - Owl City (acapella... →
Nice cover of Ryan’s new favorite song…
Week 7: Friends & Family →
{All in the Family}
Normally I like to write my weekly summary posts on the weekend following the week that the post is celebrating. The fact that this post is being written on Tuesday…
Week 6: Life’s a stage… →
{Under the Sea}
Ryan’s on stage debut as a “pearl” in the Little Mermaid, 6/9/2010
For the past nine months, Ryan has spent nearly every Saturday morning at the Dimensions…
Week 5: Party On →
{Party On}
After having to postpone Ryan’s fourth birthday party last weekend due to illness, I wasn’t looking forward to the decisions that would have to be made as I watched the hour…
Father’s Day Gift Review – Red Envelope Wall... →
The folks at Red Envelope and Dad-Blogs.com teamed up together to offer members of the Dad-Blogs community the chance to review a product from the Red Envelope Fathers’ Day Gift Guide. I have…
On (Im)Perfection →
As a parent, I often fall into the trap of expecting perfection — perfection from myself as it relates to the parenting of my children.
I equate perfection to being “in control” of my emotions —…
Julia and Ryan at Five Months →
My entry for this week’s “Wordless Wednesday” at Dad Blogs features recent pictures of Julia at five months of age with the two family teddy bears in comparison with Ryan at the same age, with…
May 2010
27 posts
Week 4: The Best Laid Plans… →
{Best Laid Plans…}
Ryan was so excited about turning four, specifically the party!, 5/26/2010
It may be fair to say that the only constant in parenting is dealing with the…
LOST In 3 Minutes →
I liked a YouTube video: Everyone’s talking about it, few people seem to understand it - but I do, so I thought I’d help you out! I make music which you can hear for free, check it out:…
Happy 4th Birthday Ryan!! →
It’s hard to believe that four years ago today our lives where graced with the presence of Ryan. Each day since has been a wonder to behold. For this “Wordless Wednesday“, I couldn’t think of a…
Some Assembly Required →
With Ryan’s fourth birthday upon us tomorrow morning, after dinner this evening it was just about time to buckle down and put together her gift — a “big girl” Barbie bicycle.
Here’s a blow by…
Silly for Silly Bandz →
It was bound to happen sooner or later. We are now a family contributing to the “Silly Bandz” craze apparently sweeping the nation and children’s wrists in a town near you.
The neighborhood has…
Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse's Alternate... →
I favorited a YouTube video: Jimmy Kimmel Live - Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse’s Alternate LOST Endings
Week 3: Transitions →
{Transitions}
As young children grow, transitions come fast and furious. Sometimes the change is welcome and an exciting step forward in life. Other times, it involves giving…
Fatherhood Friday: On Playdates, the Dirty Dozen,... →
One thing I’ve found fascinating since starting {dad.is.me} is the amount of incredible information I’ve been exposed to as I navigate the parenting blog network, specifically the…
"Don't Stop Believin'" - Lady... →
I favorited a YouTube video:
Thinking Organically →
Week 2: Settling In →
Changing Hoods →
Greyson Michael Chance- paparazzi →
I liked a YouTube video: Awesome performance from Edmond middle school Chorus performance night. Greyson with his version of Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi!!! MUST SEE!!!…
Six Apart’s Sponsored-Question Ad Units, Sprint... →
Shared by Tim
Very smart unit here for engaging audience. Still takes a campaign not incumbent on direct ROI measurement for success though.
Above is Sprint’s “TypePad Conversation,” a…
Changing Hoods →
My cousin Sarah and her husband Vinnie recently welcomed their first daughter, Isabella, to their lives. As the first born member of my extended family to my generation and thus the first parent of…
Five Steps for Consumer Brands to Earn Social... →
Shared by Mike
Good stuff
Major consumer brands still have a lot to learn as social tools continue to proliferate. How to stand out and profit in an @anywhere world.
Popularity. You can’t…
Rolling Right Along →
After finding a natural flow during my first week at home with the girls and doing a — pat myself on the back — good job keeping everyone at the top of their games, nature decided that week two…
Chicken Soup for My Soul →
{Chicken, Vegetable and Rice Soup}
Enjoy a warm cup of Chicken and Rice soup
One staple in our family’s diet is the simple roast chicken. We get a 4-6 pound roast chicken at the…
Happy Mothers’ Day →
With all the change in my life of late, there has been one constant — my wife Jen. Without her loving support of our decision to make the changes we have, I wouldn’t be able to dedicate the time I…
Welcome to {dad.is.me} →
Shared by Tim
My new project…
When asked to briefly describe myself for the “bio” section of my twitter profile, I found myself listing out the things that I do, until I got to the very end. Interestingly enough, the last statement in that short statement about who I was resonated more loudly for me than anything else that came before it. In fact, that resonance is the primary reason I sit...
CBS suits up, promises iPad-friendly HTML5 video... →
Visit CBS.com from your iPad right now and all you’ll get is a full episode of Survivor and clips from various other shows. By the start of the Fall season, however, CBS Interactive…
Week 1: Finding our rhythm →
{In search of rhythm}
No matter how “involved” you are in the day to day lives of your children — and as a work from home dad I was able to be very in tune with the kids daily activities…
listening to "[HD] Lady GaGa - Bad Romance The... →
geisen:
Terence Kawaja’s IAB Networks and Exchanges Keynote
This chart was from this presentation.
(via TBI)
Mr. Mom? →
A fair characterization of Mr. Mom?
While the overall message of Lonestar’s song Mr. Mom is right on — it’s hard to manage a family through day to day life with the…
A Leap of Faith →
There will be times in your life that you are presented with situations that you may have never expected to face. Sometimes these situations will present themselves as challenges and other times,…
April 2010
6 posts
Milestones: First Solid Food →
Julia’s first taste of real food - 4/25/2010
It’s funny to watch how infants start to give clues that they are ready for certain life transitions. One of the first big milestones a…
New Split: Pitch Types by Count →
For pitchers there’s a new table in the splits section, Pitch Types, which shows the percentage of pitches each pitcher throws on any particular count. Here’s what the MLB averages looked like in…
Some Research on BABIP Using PITCHf/x Data →
The advent of PITCHf/x has created a contingent of DIPS apostates. Dave Allen has done a substantial amount of research on how to evaluate the quality of a pitch in terms of run value, and I’d…
This 'Lost' Character Chart Will Just Confuse You... →
As well all know, ‘Lost’ is a difficult show to understand, even if you’re a regular viewer. A couple dozen characters, various timelines, various locations all add up to a confusing…
Keep Dancing →
My mom has always loved “the hidden meaning” of things. Life’s little secrets have often held her captive, while inspiration, beauty and laughter could be found in nearly anything if it is looked…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-4-4) →
Bruce Springsteen (6)
Coldplay (5)
The Fray (3)
Death Cab for Cutie (3)
Van Morrison (2)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
March 2010
3 posts
Seven Alternatives to the Apple iPad →
Wait! Stop. Before you hand over Apple your credit card and pre-order the iPad, you may want to check out the other touchscreen options available now and in the near future. The iPad…
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-2-7) →
Lady GaGa (3)
Beyoncé (2)
Bruce Springsteen (2)
Coldplay (2)
Sting (1)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz