A Responce

I recently got an anonymous e-mail from someone suggesting that if I wanted to have a successful "Dad Blog" I needed to follow a more structured format. I needed to decide if I wanted to focus on humor, or a more informative style.

Well now, …………..

I don’t know if "The Distance" truly qualifies as a "dad blog". It’s mostly filled with the internal combustion of my mind. Of course, most of that is a result of being a Dad and Husband.

"The Distance" is about the constant balancing act of being in a family. (With a substantially slanted view point…….mine.) As you may have guessed, I’m neither deep enough, nor overly intelligent enough to be a political activist; championing the cause of fatherhood. I think that’s a great and noble calling. And, I’ve got to take my hat off to guys like REBELDAD who can do it all. These guys are more than capable to be an advocate for Dads, stay at home, or otherwise.

They are the Escalades of Fatherhood.

Myself on the other hand, would be the older model F-150, with high mileage and good intention.

"The Distance" is where I can unload my rants, worries, and occasional triumphs. My life, like anyone else, gets messy from time to time. This is just how I deal with it. As a result, my posts get a tad self-centered at times.

The reason I put all this out there is that maybe others may see a little of their own mess here. Maybe someone can take comfort in the knowledge that good and bad comes hand in hand to everyone. Yes, that much-needed job may come through, only to have to face $500.00 in auto repair. That anticipated tax refund might have to go toward paying medical expenses instead the few extras you had planned on getting.

Regardless of good fortune or ill, your family is core. Stay at home Dad / Mom, or single parent (whatever the case) you do what you do to take care of your family. "The Distance" is about making the best of the short time I have with my children. It’s about an imperfect guy, trying to be the best father / husband he can be.