Thanks Julie!

These guys in this video below are bad, you can decide how and what kind of bad.  Just don't touch my Vizio!

After attending 20 weeks of class that made us realize that we can make a difference such as this grand feat; the class I just completed is called FLTI or Family Leadership Training Institute.

A little motivation can go a long way and lead to great things.  What can you do?
Thanks Andrea...

Ever try a Skinny Dip? I am talking beer here people! A damn good beer that was featured by both Men's Journal and the Today Show as a favorite summer brewhaha, this full-bodied, highly quafable beer makes a splash in the summer months in the New Belgium Brewery Seasonal starting line-up. Cascade hops party with an indication of lime leaf, makeing this beer as refreshing as the name implies.  But there is so much more at stake...

This was recently sent to me in an email  thanks Julie!

I have known about being CALM and this study for about 6 years now and thought it worthy of a revisit.

"While studying qualities displayed by effective fathers, the National Center for Fathering noticed a trend that was not purposefully looked for, but it was obvious nonetheless. I call it the "calmness factor," and developed an acronym to explain the components of this factor. Using the acronym CALM, there are four ways calm dads distinguish themselves.

CALM dads are Consistent.
They do not change like the weather; they are predictable and steady in their moods and behavior. Their word can be counted on, and their children know what to expect from them. They also respond positively and calmly during crisis or other stressful times.

CALM dads are guided by a strong Awareness of their children's developmental issues, desires, and needs, and are alert to circumstances their children are facing. They know when a child is upset or has had a tough day. They have reasonable expectations of their children and act on their awareness by giving each child individual time and attention.

CALM fathers are skillful Listeners and important sounding boards for their children's daily concerns. They listen carefully, without interrupting, and give their children freedom to express themselves. They do not lose it when a child says something unexpected. They are patient with mistakes.

CALM fathers are mature Models. Their lifestyles demonstrate behaviors they hope their children will emulate, including a willingness to be humble and seek forgiveness for any wrongdoing. They also point out mature, praiseworthy conduct in others."

-Dr. Ken R. Canfield, National Center For Fathering

The theme song of my life and quoted in my speech tonight.

I would love to have gone to the Denver showing of The Evolution of Dad, in Downtown Denver of which I have friends interviewed in, but I was to busy being a Dad and leading our Cub Scout Pack on a bike ride at show time.  The movie trailer is below.

I have even met Dana Glazier the Producer at The At Home Dad Convention two years ago, maybe I'll have to pick it up on DVD after my vacation.

It was more important to me To Be There For My Son at the bike ride than being there at the movie.

An all time classic!

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Researching on the Internet I came across the classic piece.  What's the point of having a big deck if you don't use it?