Husband of One, Father of four

215. Guys and Girls

In About Dad, Consider This on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 12:12 AM

Guys: The color of your belt and shoes should match. Stick with brown or black for everyday wear, go with black for special events.

Girls: When you dress up, set the color theme, then accessorize with a contrasting color.

Guys: Compliment her shoes and her hair, but not in the same sentence. Saying, “Wow,” is not enough; grunting is demeaning.

Girls: Complimenting the small acts of kindness and effort will compel him to do more.

Guys: Treat her like your queen and maybe she will be.

Girls: Treat him like a king and he may pursue that honor.

214. Wasted Day

In About Dad, Consider This on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 10:54 PM

Define what you believe to be a wasted day. Resolve never to have one.

For me, a wasted day is when I do not learn something new.

213. Ask

In About Dad, Consider This on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 10:44 PM

Ask questions—hundreds of them on a single subject—until you begin to understand.