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Autumn Gardening in Miami, Florida
Florida vegetable gardens are much like others in the fall. When creating a vegetable garden in Florida, it is important to manage it as it would be done in cooler places. The best part about our climate is the multiple growing of vegetables in the long summers. What...
Miami’s Best Breweries
When I first moved to Miami just over a decade ago, beer had a minor presence. That has changed. While Miami is widely known for its cocktail scene, many quality breweries have sprung up in the area. Combining creative brewing with vibrant taprooms and bars, the craft...
What to Learn From Running a Marathon
Legend says that that the first man to run a marathon famously died upon the finish (the real story appears to be vastly different, however). However, many people run marathons as a way to increase their physical fitness and enjoy a fun activity. Others run them to...
7 Top Restaurants in Miami
Choosing a restaurant can be a difficult task no matter your location. However, in Miami, that task becomes increasingly strenuous. With the diverse cultures, flavors, or dishes, it can be maddening trying to your destination down to one restaurant. While determining...
Lessons For Dad-to-Be
As women become more involved in the workplace, the traditional roles of parenting evolve. As the traditional roles merge, fatherhood and the roles of fathers transform. As the father’s roles become more extensive, pediatricians, scientists, and researchers have...
Family Travel: Revamp and Revitalize
Family travel can be stressful, frustrating and scary-- but most importantly fun. While there is certainly a lot to plan and prepare for, family travel should be a memorable and learning experience where kids can explore the world, gain life skills, and bond with...
Augmented Conversation
My father was a college professor for over 40 years. He taught geography at Penn State for the bulk of that time. In his capacity as an academic he had many unique opportunities, some of which had an impact on me. He took a sabbatical to Nigeria when I was in third...
How Fathers Can Raise Good Adults
As every father can verify, life’s perspective shifts uniquely the moment a child is born. Innately, we feel in that instant the weight of what we created. There is a soaring joy in our baby’s first moments, of course, but also an acknowledgement of a new duty,...
The Benefits Of CrossFit
I first learned of CrossFit when I was training for the 2009 Miami Marathon. Looking for cross training ideas, it popped up on my Internet search. I didn’t start CrossFit myself until 2011. CrossFit is “constantly varied functional movements performed at high...
What is the All Pro Dad’s Program? How Can You Start a Chapter?
For a number of years, I ran the chapter of All Pro Dad at my sons’ school. All Pro Dad has the unique mission to bring focus, guidance, sociability, and practical tips to fathers throughout the world. Dads are inspired to love and lead the family and to give boldness...