Category Archives: Life Skills

The Art of Wrapping Your Extension Cord

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

How have I survived? Small tricks make a big difference. It makes me wonder how many other fantastic tricks I’m missing. Here’s a great post from TheArtOfManliness.com about wrapping your extension cords. Awesome. I’m always wrastling with tangles. I’m the … Continue reading →

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Life Moves Fast

Posted on October 28, 2012 by admin

One of my all-time favorite quotes is from the wise sage Ferris Bueller. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” So true. As age creeps on, it’s amazing … Continue reading →

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99 Problems But a Hack Ain’t One

Posted on October 20, 2012 by admin

Have you noticed the word “hacking” creeping into everyday conversations lately?…or is it just me? Like when you get a new car and you start to see them everywhere? I’ve been learning about different ideas for “hacking” lately, and it … Continue reading →

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Practical Tips from a Burglar

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

The Dude has been burglarized on a few occasions; a few cars, a couple houses, and an array of locations. I recovered some goods, lost some, but overall none of the instances were earth-shattering. I did feel a bit unlucky – karma?…not sure … Continue reading →

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Perception is Reality

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin

I heard the saying “perception is reality” years ago, and it’s been lodged in the back of my noggin ever since. It’s not something I think of often, although, it will jump to the front of my thoughts from time … 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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He’s a Climber

Posted on April 22, 2012 by admin

I’ve heard kids referred to as “climbers.” As in, “Keep an eye on him; he’s a climber.” Now I know first hand what that is. Little Dude will claw his way up anything he can. It’s like watching a mountain … Continue reading →

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Dude’s Way of the Peaceful Parent

Posted on March 25, 2012 by admin

Here’s a tip o’ the hat to a new blog resource here on the Dude; Zen Habits. This dude Leo Babauta has built a blog empire in a short few years. 240,000 subscribed followers! Dang! He’s done an amazing job … Continue reading →

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Jump School

Posted on February 5, 2012 by admin

It is awesome to watch Little Dude figuring life out. He is one independent and determined little dude. Not only does he know what he wants, but he also knows that he wants to do it. He is working sooo … Continue reading →

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The Kid Should Definitely See This

Posted on September 13, 2011 by admin

I think I just found my N.F.B. – new favorite blog. www.TheKidShouldSeeThis.com. Classic videos that entertain Dudes and Little Dudes. Short videos approved by a 3 year old co-curator that will make you smile…and forget that you might be learning … Continue reading →

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