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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
