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A Friend No Longer Worth Knowing
I have this friend. Well, *had* this friend. A close friend. And it's time I say goodbye to this man who has done nothing but hold me back and bring me down...
217 Wrong Numbers
I sent the same text to 217 random cell phone numbers. Some replies made me smile. Some made me laugh. Some made me sad. For some, there just weren't words.
I’m Christian, unless you’re gay.
This is possibly the most difficult post I've ever written. But some strong words need to be said today today. "God hates fags." We've all heard it. But...
How much did YOUR kid cost?
Somebody had the nerve to ask me right in front of my son, "how much did he cost?" So, please listen up. When adoption is involved... never say these 11 things.
20 Ways to Tell When Someone is Acting Out of Insecurity
We all have insecurities. But sometimes people "act out" of insecurity, and it can be destructive and difficult to recognize. So, I've made a list of the things insecure people do when they "act out."
The Most Embarrassing Things Ever Blurted Out By Kids
I asked 175,000 people, "What is the most embarrassing thing your child has ever blurted out to others?" These were my favorite responses...
The OTHER 15 Ways I Blew My Marriage
Part II: I've had two failed marriages now which means I'm not the one you should come to for marriage advice. But "don't blow it" advice? I've got plenty.
Weird Boobs and Little Wieners
When it comes to our most sensitive body parts, something in our society (and how we see ourselves) has drastically changed, and I think we have forgotten these few basic, beautiful, and unchangeable truths about them...
20 Things That Ain’t None of Your Business
After asking a friend to leave my house for being rude and over-obsessed with the going-ons in other people's lives, I sat down and wrote this list.
The disease called “Perfection”
As a warning, the following post was written in complete desperation. I have recently learned some very sobering truths from people that I love dearly. These truths have set in motion a quest...
A Letter to Men: The Lesson of the Saggy Burrito in My Pants
Very few men get to experience what it's like for a woman when it comes to "that time of the month." I unfortunately did, and I learned things I never expected.
Memoirs of a Bullied Kid
I don't recall any serious heartache or sadness during my first 10 years of life. But in 5th grade, all that changed. This was my story and my thoughts on bullying.
My Crazy Mountaintop Rescue
The following posts were part of a six-post series about the time I almost died on a mountaintop.
16 Ways I Blew My Marriage
I've had two failed marriages now which means I'm not the one you should come to for marriage advice. But "don't blow it" advice? I've got plenty.
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The 1000 Feelings of a Broken Heart
I just broke up with my girlfriend a few hours ago. I don't know what else to do or where to turn than to write what I'm feeling right now...
Once Upon a Time I Got Charged By a Moose
Once upon a time, not too long ago... These five friends set out on a hike. Two of them were idiots. And they got charged by an angry mama moose.
Strange Things Are Seen In the City – Vol. 2
I love living in the city. Last week, just after Noah had finally gone to sleep after a restless night, what shows up outside my window? A helicopter of course.
When You Date a Single Parent and You Wanna Make ‘Em Swoon
So, you wanna know the way to the heart of a single parent? We don't ask for much. Just follow the advice is this short and funny poem.
Should you get divorced?
Today's post is one that attempts to answer a question many people ask me. Feel free to read it, though it won't hurt my feelings if you skip it and come back tomorrow. Believe me. I know how touchy a subject it is.
The Pillow Spinning Incident
In my *attempt* to balance on a big ol' ball while spinning a pillow on my finger, I had a wee bitty mishap.
A Trip to the Extreme: Drunk Stability Ball Tricks
What good is a stability ball if you can't do out of the ordinary tricks with it... while you're slightly under the influence?
The Seven Different Types of Jerks and My Way of Dealing with Them
I've spent a bit of time observing jerks. This is what I've learned about them, and how I've learned to deal with all every one of 'em.
When Strangers Go Bump
Do you ever bump into a random person and think, how cool is that?! I do. I don't ever have to talk to them. I don't have to ever expect to see them again...
I Won’t Judge You For That
We've all heard the statement, "I won't judge you for that." But let's be honest about what that really means...
Just Another Day in My Crazy Crazy Inbox
Would you believe I got these five emails all within a two hour span? Hahaha. I would. It was just another day in the inbox of a blogger like me...
15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy
Here is a list of 15 things which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and much, much happier.
The Delusion of Normal
We all want to be "normal." Well, most of us do. But look at these simple charts I made and tell me if you still do or not. Because I sure don't.
The Stranger from Four Days Ago
(Language warning) Four days ago I left to lead 41 teammates in one of the hardest things we would ever do. And I almost didn't make it thanks to this man...
“You Can Find a Better Word Than That”
While talking to a beautiful woman before we met for a first date, I used a phrase I've used all my life. Except, she shut me down. And she was right to do it.
The small side of the numbers
She mentioned that her eating disorder was something she would have to struggle with for the rest of her life. I asked her if she really believed that. She said she did. I asked her why.
Noah’s Stepdad, a Dad Indeed.
When Noah was rushed to the emergency room a couple weeks ago, I was faced with an interesting dynamic. Do I actually look at Noah's stepdad as a dad to Noah?
How dare you fall in love with the person I once fell in love with?
When I loved a woman and she chose another man, I learned an awful lot about myself by the way I treated and thought about the person who fell in love with her after I did.
SINGLE DAD LAUGHING'S LATEST:
Goodbye Single Dad Laughing: #30DayLifeLaunch (Day 14 through Forever)
This will be the very last blog post I ever write for Single Dad Laughing. Thank you all for the last ten years of amazing times together.
Shoveling Away All the Bullshit – #30DayLifeLaunch (Day 11)
I've learned that.... Hm. Weird. It does not matter how much excitement I have or how much effort I give to launching my life into the right direction if there is still all sorts of bullshit cluttering the ins and outs of my daily thinking.
The 40 Nerdiest Jokes Only Nerds Will Get
Over on Facebook, I simply posted, "tell me the nerdiest joke you know." I had a feeling you might deliver, and I was right. Thank you for speaking my nerd language. These are 40 of my favorites...
Ummm… Nice Try Derailing This – #30DayLifeLaunch (Day 4)
Well... Sigh. On what was supposed to be day four of this #30DayLifeLaunch challenge, the universe tested and derailed me. Big time. And this is what I have to say to the universe...
Blood, Sweat, and Beer – #30DayLifeLaunch – Day 3
Day 3 of the challenge wasn't about diets. It wasn't about getting my workouts going. It wasn't about good sleep. It wasn't about doing the things I love doing but haven't been. It was about... Mental liberation.
Not How I Expected to Start This Challenge – #30DayLifeLaunch – Day 2
After yesterday's journaling, I sat down and made a serious to-do list for day 2. I was going to do so many things but spent the day in a way I never expected I'd be spending it.
The Blatant Truth of What Needs to Change: #30DayLifeLaunch – Day 1
I took some time to really dive into what's missing in my life to be truly happy. My challenge for day one is to be blatantly honest with myself and with all of you about my lists so that I can jump in head first tomorrow.
``Wrong Numbers``
242 ALL-NEW “Wrong Numbers”
I randomly texted 242 strangers (again) with a simple question. "What is the absolute best thing you hope will happen in 2017?" Their replies were amazing.
155 All-New “Wrong Numbers”
Once again, I randomly texted strangers with a simple question. "What’s the #1 most awesome thing that makes you so awesomely… you?" Their replies were amazing.
10 All-New Wrong Numbers (Part 2 of the New Year Texts)
To start off the year, I randomly texted strangers with a simple question. What's going to make this the best year ever? Their replies show humaning at its best.
13 All-New Wrong Numbers
To start off the year, I randomly texted strangers with a simple question. What's going to make this the best year ever? Their replies show humaning at its best.
The Hard Side I Don’t Show You from the Wrong Numbers Posts
The truth. "Wrong Numbers" (where I send positive texts to random numbers) has its hard side and its dark side. This is what actually happens when I send those.
304 MORE Wrong Numbers – HOLIDAY EDITION!
ALL NEW HOLIDAY EDITION! I sent the same text to 304 random numbers with the request to share a secret thought about Christmas. The replies. Wow. I love people.
246 MORE Wrong Numbers
ALL NEW! I sent the same text to 246 random numbers, this time with a simple statement. "Isn't life just... THE BEST?!" The replies. Wow... I love people.
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Old People Say the Darnedest Things
Let's be honest, here. Old people can get away with saying just about whatever they want. And we applaud them for it. These are some of the funniest things ever said by old people.
This is the Truth Box – Week 40
Remember. We're all fighting our own great battles. These are the secrets you've never told anyone. And what everyone else believes is the truth. All new.
Kids Say Some Pretty Dang Profound Things Sometimes
I asked my followers "What is the most profound thing you've ever heard a child say?" These were my favorite 16 responses. Kids can definitely be profound!
30 All-New WEIRD Confessions
These are 30 *ALL-NEW* overly weird confessions made by everyday people with an anonymous place to tell something they do when they're all alone.
Pulled from the Truth Box – Week 39
Remember. We're all fighting our own great battles. These are the secrets you've never told anyone. And what everyone else believes is the truth. All new.
Pulled from the Truth Box – Week 38
Remember. We're all fighting our own great battles. These are the secrets you've never told anyone. And what everyone else believes is the truth. All new.
Humor
Don’t look a fool in front of the Queen’s Palace!
In light of the Royal Wedding which took place this morning at 4 am (my time, and assuming nobody in the wedding party booked it out of there while I was slumbering), I thought I'd share my own story of the closest I ever...
An Ode to Summer (Finally) Ending
As I lay here hiding in my bedroom, rocking to and fro, trying not to go absolutely nuts, I ended up writing this poem about summer and what it's like to be a parent by the end of this glorious season!
Date me. Or me. Or me. Or maybe ME?
Ahem. I shall now demonstrate why dating apps scare the bejeebers out of me in this day and age with all the apps we have readily available to us to help boost our dateability.
Parenting
How to Be a Better Parent According to Small Children. Vol. 3
ALL NEW! We asked your children what the #1 thing you could do to be a better parent was, and these 50 answers were enough to keep us all laughing for days! Hahaha.
Dropping those Bad, Bad, Words With My Kid (Monday’s Random Ramblings)
Yesterday I was driving with my kid and dropped an f-bomb. I didn't do it by accident. It was a very purposeful f-bomb, followed by more purposeful f-bombs, all to make sure he remembered what I was trying to teach him.
When Karma Made Me Pay $51 to My Kid For Trying to Dupe Him
This is the story of how I just tried to dupe my kid in the name of teaching him a valuable lesson, and instead karma got me good. Karma got me $51 good...
It Seems the World’s Been Waiting for the Bed My Dad Invented
It's surreal to watch your own dad chase his dream for decades, lose almost everything repeatedly, and finally achieve insane success. His Purple mattress is taking the world by storm, and I couldn't be prouder.
Dating
Just say you’re not interested!
Warning: today is a Single Dad Ranting post, and I have a serious question to pose. Why don't people just say they're not interested in something instead of completely ignoring you?
First Date Carnage
Last night I went on a date with a very *interesting* girl. It was the first time I’ve ended up bleeding profusely from my face while my date stood over me laughing maniacally.
A Letter to You. The One Who Stole Her Away for Good.
I really liked her, you know. That girl. Why did you have to steal her away from me? Sigh. This is a letter I wrote to the jerk who kept showing up on the first few dates with this amazing girl...
That Moment When…
That moment when you realize she doesn’t want you because the risk of you hurting her outweighs any good part of you...
