education – One Good Dad

Just Keep Typing… Just Keep Typing (Dory’s words of wisdom arrive as I stare at an empty screen)
Looking into the void of a WordPress screen, nothing appears in my mind. Realizing I must place something out into the webs, my fried brain keeps me from placing together thoughts in a well-thought-out piece. “What do I talk about?” I challenge myself. Trump? No, I’ve said enough. Christmas? Nah, the season is over and […]
The Winter is the Best Time to Buy a Vacation Home
My family goes on a ski trip every January and a few years ago we rented a home instead of a hotel room. Now, whenever we ski, my kids compare the hotel we stay at to the home we rented. Since we were renting a home, we had more ways to stretch out, which is […]
10 of My Favorite Apps for the iPhone XR
By now, most of you have heard about PokémonGo, Civilization, and Sims, but there are many other apps available that are fun to play, learn, or use for passing time on that long ride home. Here are 10 of my favorite apps for the iPhone XR. (Some charges apply) Homer Stories: Homer is […]
Temper Tantrum at 1,776 Feet: Visiting Santa in Winter Onderland at One World Trade
The day started off on a high note as we arrived at One World Trade Center Obervatory for Winter Onederland. We visited last year during Christmas and have great memories of wandering through the icy caves, riding the fastest elevator in NYC, the introductory video, and the incredible views. I made one huge mistake; our first […]
Interview with Stryper’s Michael Sweet on Parenting, Faith, and Rocking at 55
JG: I grew up a Christian in the 80s and 90s and Stryper was one of the few bands I listened to that didn’t scare my mom. MS: That’s awesome. JG: I don’t know if you’ve been interviewed by a dad blogger, but there’s always a chance some small voice will interrupt me. MS: […]

Tag: education

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What schools can learn from Mad Libs