Category: Blog

My days of the week are all off because of the MLK holiday on Monday but we can combine Booze Tuesday with Family Wednesday easily with the topic of “homebrewing”. Many, many years ago I purchased a homebrewing kit from a BJ’s Wholesale Club (I think they still exist even though Costco has taken over)… Read more

The inauguration of a president happens every 4 years on January 20th and that day was yesterday. How will that change in leadership effect the stock market in the coming weeks, months, and years? A simple online search will lead you to a single conclusion…..that nobody has a damn clue. “Trump signals new tariffs…the market… Read more

Here is the USA, this weekend is a holiday weekend commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For us, holiday weekends in the winter usually means hockey tournaments and I’ll just happen to be in the city of Pittsburgh for a few days. Nothing like escaping the dreary, snowy cold of NJ in exchange for the… Read more

Key West, FL was a place that I experienced for a day at a time years ago when Mary and I did a couple Caribbean cruises. Obviously this is a popular spot for the cruise ships to dock for the day. I love this quirky little island and always wanted to go back. So during… Read more

My Instagram feed is pretty basic….sports and dogs. It’s what I search and enjoy scrolling through. Lately the dog posts I’ve been seeing are mixing in a lot of “shelter dogs” and awareness on some of these poor pups that have been mistreated or abandoned. I will say there are many kind and loving people… Read more

Ever been up and down the aisles of the beer store and the craft beer selection is bigger than the menu of a New Jersey diner? I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. Some stores have solo can options which is nice if you don’t want to take the plunge and by… Read more

For those of us paying attention, the market is taking a bit of a dump lately. I happens. Don’t panic. Now is the time to invest if you have the money ready. Here is a great article to pass along if you have the time to read it. Easy Way to Invest for People Who… Read more

Happy Friday indeed! For those of you following the college football playoffs this year, last night’s game did not disappoint. For a life long Notre Dame fan, it was very exciting to watch the Irish come back from the dead in the first half and completely turn their game around. My father grew up a… Read more

Years ago I had a business trip to Chicago, a city I have always loved. The kids were young and had not traveled by plane yet. I thought it would be a great opportunity for them to see the city and have the family join me at the conclusion of the meeting. Big kudos to… Read more

This is the first year where the family dynamic at home has changed because of Emily being off to college. Those 18 years went by in a blink. I’m sure this is not an uncommon thought for those parents who also watched their children grow and ultimately leave the house. On the walls leading down… Read more

One of the positives (or negatives) of having a lot of time off during the holidays was the ability to grab a beer (or 4) and know there wasn’t anything pressing in the evening or morning to do. Did I drink too much during the holidays? I’m sure I did. I could definitely feel my… Read more

Holiday and time off is over. It’s back to work in 2025 for me…and for all of us. I don’t understand how people say “if you retired, you would be bored” That’s a big HELL NO….I’d find plenty to keep my busy and happy. I wanted to start off the new year with an update… Read more

Happy Friday and Happy Holidays to all! I’m probably not going to be posting much over the next couple weeks as I’m on vacation from the paying job. Going to be hiking for next few days, then enjoying time with family and friends, walking the dogs as much as possible, and having some drinks. Simple… Read more

So I’m back from Cleveland…thankfully. Don’t get me wrong, I had a wonderful dinner Tuesday night and I truly enjoy the company of my co-workers. But still….Cleveland. For anyone who is forced to visit there, I do highly recommend the Marble Room for dinner (especially if you’re eating on the company dime as it’s a… Read more

I’m all off topic this week because of work travel starting tomorrow and the upcoming holiday break I’ll be on. Tomorrow I leave for a business trip…for Cleveland…in December. I’m thrilled. (I hope you all feel the sarcasm) Over the 25+ years I’ve been working I’ve been on a lot of business trips. Some have… Read more

As I’ve mentioned, both my children play/played sports growing up. My daughter played softball, field hockey, and ice hockey. My son still plays baseball and ice hockey and golfs as well. On of the things that still blows my mind is the way some parents act while at these sporting events. I’ve seen crazy that… Read more

They do grow up so fast….and I’m not talking about children. Or at least not the ones that stand on 2 feet. I’m talking about your pets. They grow from adorable puppies (or kittens, or whatever the baby term is for your particular pet) into adults. Some people are prepared for this journey, others are… Read more

This article below came across my news feed this morning and caught my attention. I think most people (when you get near my age) start worrying about if there is enough money to retire with at some point or will I need to work until I die. Now all situations are different (add in children,… Read more

Happy Friday everyone. I don’t know how or why I ended up on the Google Trends page the other day but I did. What I realized as a 50 year old man is that I’m not up with the current trends. Here is the current list of what’s trending on Google in the last 24… Read more

Quick Thursday post today wondering what apps or websites you all utilize for hiking? I’ve always used AllTrails and find that the community of hikers usually post meaningful reviews about how strenuous hikes can be, parking situation, how crowded, etc. www.alltrails.com. If I just want to record an activity to see distance, pace, elevation change….then… Read more

Welcome back after a long Thanksgiving weekend! I’m going off topic today because of something that happened over the weekend. I’m hoping to reach other pet owners out there to be alert for signs of change in your pets and to never hesitate if you think something is wrong. This past Saturday morning, Deke, our… Read more

https://thefatherblog.com/boozey-tuesdey/ I thought a good way to go into the Thanksgiving holiday was to share both a good article and my personal choices for what is on the beer menu for Thanksgiving. Here is a link from The Growler Guys on the best beers for Thanksgiving. In our family, the tradition has been to gather… Read more

https://thefatherblog.com/money-monday I am attaching an article that is a lengthy read but a very good one. Are you going to invest your money into growth funds or dividend stocks/etfs? The best answer depends on where you are in your own personal financial journey. Happy Monday and be an active participant in your finances! Continue to… Read more

https://thefatherblog.com/friday-once-again Congratulations….you made it through another week. Friday is here and most of us are counting the hours until 5 o’clock. On my home page is a saying I’ve been preaching for years. Work is something I do to pay the bills and kill time between vacations. This in no way implies that I don’t… Read more

https://thefatherblog.com/vacation-thursday What do you like to do on vacation? Do you like to do nothing but lay on a beach or by a pool all day? Do you schedule excursions and run around all day? Sightseeing? You do you, but I don’t like to sit around all day, every day. I’m fine with a day… Read more