Fathers and Sons

I thought I needed a break from politics, despite (or maybe because of) how consuming it can be. I have a number of friends with young boys, and friends who are expecting them. Here's the best advice I can offer.

The most important thing I have learned about being a father to a boy, is that it's all about love and affection. Hug your boy. Kiss him. Hold him and comfort him when he's hurt or tired. Play with him and show him your joy. And show him the love and affection you feel for your wife too.

This will instill great confidence and independence. It will help him go out into the world and learn without being afraid. It will help him understand the importance of family. It will help him understand compassion. It will help your boys grow up and become good men.

First Time

So, what does a guy write for his first blog post ever? I figured it had better be something really special, so I have been thinking for weeks about what topic would inspire me enough to write the best first post I could imagine. But when I got to really thinking about it, I decided no matter what I do it’s probably going to be like having sex for the first time. Exciting, but over too fast, and leaving me wondering: so is that it?

Well, I hope there is more to it than this. Otherwise this is going to be a boring blog.