A blog from a dad to his sons
2026
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On The Rauchdy Match 5: Harder Better Faster Rauchdier
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≻: On The Rauchdy Match 5: Harder Better Faster RauchdierAs we look ahead to this year’s version of the Rauchdy Match, one man must find new ways to inspire,…
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On Science Experiments and Bad Flashbacks
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≻: On Science Experiments and Bad FlashbacksA dad’s hilarious and relatable account of helping his 2nd grader build a homopolar motor science project — featuring multiple…
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On Parents and Children
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≻: On Parents and ChildrenInspired by Derek Thompson’s reflections on parenthood, this post explores the profound shift from being “just us” to seeing my…
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On Tin Cans and Smart Watches
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≻: On Tin Cans and Smart WatchesA neon green “Tin Can” phone and modern smartwatches have brought a surprising wave of 1980s-style freedom to our house.…
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On a Little Story About Magnatiles
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≻: On a Little Story About MagnatilesKoen, A lot of what I write I figure you’ll have no idea what I’m talking about by the time…
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On Fishing
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≻: On FishingA father’s reflection on rediscovering the joy of fishing through his son’s eyes, from childhood memories at the family farm…
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On My Mount Rushmore of Books
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≻: On My Mount Rushmore of BooksBoys, I’ve never been much of a “reader.” I like to write, obviously, but I was never really patient enough…
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On A trip in the Way back machine
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≻: On A trip in the Way back machineBoys, Did you know that your mom used to blog? She called her blog “Corks and Kale” because she wanted…
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On Golf Glory: The Underdog Victory
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≻: On Golf Glory: The Underdog VictoryBoys, I like to think I am ahead of the curve when it comes to using AI in ways that…
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On Dog Psychics
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≻: On Dog PsychicsBoys, Your mom is a very practical and get-things-done kind of girl. She’s also a sage-the-house-to-cleanse-the-energy kind of girl. Sometimes,…