Category Archives: Words of Wisdom

The Dude Seeks Life Advice from a Chain Email & a Farmer

Posted on November 27, 2012 by admin

I hate chain emails as much as the next dude, but sometimes the chain just speaks to you! I would imagine that I delete 99.99% of chain emails without a mere glimpse. Yet somehow this brilliant advice not only caught … Continue reading →

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The Dude Has Always Wanted To…Blow Glass

Posted on October 26, 2012 by admin

If I have an idea, I tend to give it a whirl. Thanks to a wise sage (Mr. S. Barry ), I tend to live by the motto of “Be the Expert.” Wise words, right? We’re all just faking our … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom from the US Forest Service

Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin

Check out this awesome list of “What to do When Lost in the Woods” from the US Forest Service way back in 1946. It’s a practical list that can save a life in a dangerous situation, but as Brain Pickings … Continue reading →

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Say It Ain’t So: 2012 Ice Cream Crisis!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by admin

I try not to have regrets. Life is too short to worry about what might have been. However, the Dude missed two career paths that have left trails of regret. 1. Zamboni driver. You know. That car-type thing that cleans … Continue reading →

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Make Good Art

Posted on June 20, 2012 by admin

Growing up, I never really considered myself an “artist.” But over the years, that’s changed. The Dude is now a believer that everyone is an artist. We all have great art inside of us. In fact, everyone has absolutely brilliant … Continue reading →

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Finish Strong

Posted on May 6, 2012 by admin

I’m a big fan of the story of this dude Nate Ebner. I spent a large portion of my life living outside of Boston. And as a result, Boston sports have been ingrained in me. Boston is a pretty crazy … Continue reading →

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Verbal Storm

Posted on March 10, 2012 by admin

It has been raining words at the Dude casa over the last week. We had the pleasure of enjoying a visit from Grammie and Papa, and Little Dude chose a great time to open the flood gates on his vocab. … Continue reading →

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Extra Sprinkles

Posted on January 21, 2012 by admin

This passed weekend, the Princess enjoyed a sleepover. Always an adventure. The excitement could hardly be contained in her little body. Of course Mrs. Dude pulled out all the stops, including movies, pizza, and an ice cream party. The ladies … Continue reading →

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Dude’s News: The Holiday Edition

Posted on December 11, 2011 by admin

Passed Thanksgiving and fast on the way to Christmas. How does time move so quickly? The older we get the faster it moves? Or do kids do that to us? It’s hard to keep track of what’s going on in … Continue reading →

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Being a Dad is the Bee’s Knees

Posted on May 17, 2011 by admin

Bee’s knees is such a fantastic, great, rad way to say fantastic, great, rad. According to the Urban Dictionary the reasoning behind such a great phrase is… “When bees flit from flower to flower the nectar sticks to their legs. … Continue reading →

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