There Will Be Mud: The 2014 Sulphur Springs 50km Trail Run
“It’s time you stay home and grow up,” said an acquaintance, when I told him I was heading out of town to run a 50km trail…
3 Years of Fatherhood: Time for a Time Out
For me, the easiest part about becoming a dad has been tapping into my 8 year old self so that I can work magic with Lego, train track…
Is One Enough? The Very Personal Only Child Debate
For the last two years, I’ve felt a strong instinct not to have a go at another child. It has been difficult, with some friends having…
Nostalgia and the Way I Thought We Were
I’m not sure if it’s just a product of my age (45 and counting), but I’m definitely not convinced we, as a society, are heading in…
Dreams vs. Responsibilities: A Tug of War or Peace Accord?
It’s one of the great challenges to pursue our dreams but also take personal responsibility for the choices we’ve made in life. It can be a…
Meet Your Maker – Or Live Trying
From what I understand, the DNA of a flower contains a blueprint for the potential of that plant. Whether the conditions are right for that flower…
Dudes, If You Are Starting to Pee Your Pants, It’s Time to Do Your Kegel Exercises
For better or worse, masculinity has often been defined by a sense of control over things (and, sadly, people). Depending on the circumstances, it can be…