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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.
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...
My Crazy Mountaintop Rescue
The following posts were part of a six-post series about the time I almost died on a mountaintop.
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...
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.
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.
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."
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 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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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Swimming the Mile
When I was a Boy Scout, I did the impossible as a fat kid. And I was the only kid who didn't get what he deserved when he was done.
Another Single Dad Laughing Roast by All of You
After my friends freeze-framed a horrific picture of me and began roasting me with it, I gave it to all of you to try and outdo them. You did not disappoint!
Watching an Empty Pillow
I am loved by many. And I am loved by no one. I am known by so many, and yet no person really knows me at all. The proof is the empty pillow next to mine.
A Big Fat Day of THAT – Our Road Trip Home
See THAT? Something's just not right about THAT. Or THAT. Or THAT...
There I Was, Kicking Ass in Life
2017 came creeping in, and I did all of it right. There I was, kicking ass in life. Then one event derailed all of it, and now I have some "kick ass" decisions to make...
Smile In Your Photos, Damn It.
I don't understand people who never smile in their photos. Like... ever. As far as I can gather, there are two kinds of people who don't smile. Those who hate smiling. And those who hate their smiles. And I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired of them keeping my photos from being as awesome as they should be...
What Others Think of You is None of Your Business
Oh man, is it ever tempting to dig and prod and poke for the "truth" when we find out somebody else has a negative opinion about us. I'm telling you now. It won't end well.
Wardrobe malfunction
We got lost in many daydreams together of the father and son superhero duo we would become. In the end, we got this.
The Non-Christian, Blue Collar, Neighbor Man
Once upon a time, a non-Christian, blue collar, neighbor man overdosed on pain pills and nearly died. His wife was very sad. Their neighbor told everyone that...
The 21 BEST Feelings in the World
From kicking off your shoes after a long day, to babies falling asleep on you, to paying off that last loan payment, these are the 21 BEST feelings in the world.
How Falling in Love Happens
How does falling in love happen? It seems like it should be easy and somewhat effortless. At least for me. But what if...
16 Ways She Botched Our Marriage
After sharing 16 ways I blew my marriage (my "don't blow it like I did" marriage advice list), I felt that half the puzzle was missing… Her role in all of it.
Might As Well Be Holding a Tommy Gun
I took a plate of cookies to a new neighbor. I might as well have been standing on their porch holding a Tommy Gun... And that is the new normal?
The Next 33 Rules to Not be a Crummy Human Being
Second installment! The world is full of awesomeness, and it's also full of awesome, ummm, how do I put this... *opportunities* to be decent and better people.
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...
Trapped within the Walls of a Guarded Heart
After my divorce in 2010, there wasn’t much left of me that could still be considered intact. My thoughts were obscured and darkened. My laughter gone. My eyes no longer moist. My tears were all spent trying to save the marriage. I had none left, it seemed, to...
Darn You to Heck Auto Correct!
What was supposed to be sweet and sincere ended up being something else altogether.
Two Voices
There once was a woman, eyes vibrant and blue She had seen things... Felt things... And had beliefs that rang true. But where was her voice? One man was content to steal that voice.
Blink, and You Take a Nap
Video (1:28) - I made a deal with my kid. If you can go one minute without blinking, you don't have to take a nap today.
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
A day in Danoah’s inbox
Comic #8 - Single Dad Laughing - Click to Enlarge. I really can't believe the reception I've had to my new blog. Every day I am getting a ton of new traffic, new followers, and more and more interaction with you all. It's growing faster...
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
Did that happen to you when you were a kid?
So, lately Noah has been obsessed with being "big and tough". I don't know if it was brought on because the girls split, or because he's started school, or simply because he's getting to that age where little boys have to be tough. He...
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
Slumped and Single
If I hear even one more person tell me that my seasonal depression means I'm somehow broken... Hahaha. Seriously though. There is a quote many people love to share that drives me crazy this time of year...
Welcome to the New & Ridiculous Rules of Dating
Dating in this day and age is SO different than it used to be and sometimes it seems like we're all working together to make it impossible. These are the new and ridiculous rules of dating since smart phones and the internet changed it all...
How to Be the #BestBoyfriendEVER!
I'm 33. Almost 34. And for some reason I don't have a girlfriend. So... I went back into Instagram to get these 20 tips via the #BestBoyfriendEVER tag. LOL.
Tomorrow is Valentines Day, and I’m Single. Again…
Tomorrow is Valentines Day. I'm single. Again. And you know what? I really don't understand people who complain about this holiday, and about spending money...
