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What is a Flight Surgeon?
I spent four years serving as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force. In that role I was fortunate to fly faster than the speed of sound, participate in aerial refueling, and, during training missions, drop a bomb and fire a 50 caliber machine gun out the...
The Joys of Fatherhood
Writers often cite and discuss the trend of delayed motherhood, but don’t write about the possible shifts in fatherhood. Now a study confirms what many have already suspected: the average age of first-time fathers is also climbing to an average of 31 in 2015. I was 35...
Xeriscaping
In December, I re-did my front yard with native plants. This process, called xeriscaping, is fun and friendly for the environment. The word originates from the greek for xeros which means dry. Technically, anything you do with your landscaping to eliminate the need...
Teach Your Kids to Get Involved in the Community
The habit of service doesn’t just build a better world. Research has proven that community service improves self-esteem and lowers the risk of risky behaviors that start during the teen years and can continue through adulthood. For the family, volunteering as a unit...
Two MORE of Dr. Colin Knight’s Favorite FREE Family-Friendly Miami Activities
As mentioned in the last blog post, Miami has a reputation for being an expensive place. However, if you know where to look, you can find fun activities for family outings, get togethers with friends, or solo exploration around Miami that are free to you. Here are two...
Two of Dr. Colin Knight’s Favorite FREE Family-Friendly Miami Activities
Miami has a reputation for being an expensive place, but there are many great activities you can do with your family, friends, or alone in Miami that are free or cost nearly nothing. Here are two favorites of Dr. Colin Knight’s. RF Orchids Garden Tour: R.F. Orchids is...
Parenting: Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America isn’t just for boys. The organization recently expanded its programs to include girls at all levels. Scouting has had coed programs for a while now, but If you have children of either gender, consider involving them in a Boy Scout program. I...
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