Growing up in the 80’s and 90’s my house was full of pictures of me and my family. It could have been a graduation picture or a family reunion picture or the hilarious outdated family photo that we had taken years ago. Our parents’ generation even had photos of the family in their wallets and … Read more
(Please note: I teamed up with GSK for their Take 5 meningitis campaign for this post, but my thoughts are my own.) One thing that 2020 has taught us is that we can’t take anything for granted. My wife and I have had many talks this years on how we can keep our kids safe. … Read more
Now more than ever our kids are on their devices. Virtual school has added another online experience for our children. So as parents we need to make sure we talk to our kids about all aspects of the internet and social media. To learn more on how we can protect our kids as well as … Read more
This year my wife and I have been tackling a bunch of tasks from our to-do list for our home. We are painting rooms, straightening up the backyard and completing some DIY projects. There is a great sense of accomplishment when you finish a project. One thing that I have learned this year is that … Read more
Last month I spoke with Trane specialist, Mike Topitzhofer. We talked about fatherhood and working at Trane in the Building Science Department. He also talked about what homeowners can do using preventative maintenance to keep their houses running smoothly. During our discussion I asked him if the old adage an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is true … Read more
We want to prepare our children for the many adventures that they will be part of in this world. As a father I talk to my daughters on a daily basis to see how they are doing. From sharing thoughts about our favorite TV shows to playing basketball in our driveway, I want to interact … Read more
