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Six Books I Declare You Should Read

by Chase on January 26, 2010

some books chase reeves just got done reading on fatherhood and other subjects

I want to write more betterer, so I read some books on it. And the writing books, they told be to be a better readerer. So I’ve taken up a new interest in the readings. Here are a few that I’ve recently enjoyed. [click to continue…]

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How To Be A Good Friend To New Parents

by Chase on January 14, 2010

How To Be A Good Friend To New Parents

I’ve heard people say having kids alters your friendships, that new parents start gravitating away from current friendships and towards friendships with other parents.

I can see the logic in this: I know first friggen hand how life-altering children are.

But, I don’t want to watch my friends fade out of my life just because they don’t have kids. Hell, I only have like, 2 friends who have kids… I’m supposed to sit back as the other 20-60 closest friends start to fade away?

Bullshipt. I’ll have none of it.

So, I’m writing this little diatribe on behalf of all new parents who don’t want to lose friends. Below are 5 tips that will make you a kick-butt friend for people with child-things.

#1 Pay Attention

Honestly, I love you, AND you have no idea what it’s like to raise a kid.

Heck, many of you don’t have any idea about what it’s like to be married! [click to continue…]

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11 Things I’ve Learned In My Son’s First 6 Months. Part 2

January 6, 2010
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Here is part two of the 11 things I’ve learned in my son’s first 6 months. It goes to eleven.
Lesson #6: You Will Become A Master Ninja In Your House
It became painfully apparent on the day we brought the baby home that we had some real friggen loud creaks in our floor. We had no [...]

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11 Things I’ve Learned In My Son’s First 6 Months. Part 1

January 4, 2010
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My child is almost 6 months old now. And this young dad has learned a crap-ton of stuff in that short amount of time. I thought I’d put a list together for you. It goes to eleven.
Lesson #1: Daddies Dress Kids Better Than Mommies
Mom’s are always going to try to own this space and claim [...]

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Little Drummer Boy, à la Phil Collins

December 12, 2009
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A few years back a friend of mine needed to do some silly school project and we created an awesome version of Little Drummer Boy. We were quite proud of it then, and after listening to it for the first time in a while, I’m still proud of it!
Enjoy the righteous Phil Collins style drumming!

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Oh Holy Night – Our Style

November 11, 2009
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Here’s a lil’ number to kick off this whole holiday season thingy… You can listen here or download.  It’s a recording my wife and I made a few years back for a christmas album. Enjoy!

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Practicing Availability: How Not To Ruin Your Life

October 30, 2009
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I almost never get embarrassed. I will put my foot in my mouth and move on before you can point fingers at something dumb I’ve done or said. That is true for all but a few times that I can remember. One was at my wedding, and anyone who’s heard the about “Here comes the [...]

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3 Doctors Walk Into An Elevator. One Says…

October 6, 2009

I watch a new TED video everyday for lunch. Today I watched a one that felt important. It’s about not being a selfish asshole. Here’s the rub: everyone is a part of a tribe. Most of our tribes are in a stage where our banner essentially says “I’m great, and you’re not.” The speaker illustrates [...]

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How To Win Wives And Influence Spending Habbits

October 1, 2009

Here’s an interesting conversation I had with wifee. Thrill as I try to convince her of my desperate need to upgrade my iPhone to the new 3Gs. Gasp as I desperately lie to her to get my way. Despair as I win with brutal subtlety… (I’m the one wearing green).

And my victory:

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How To Summon Unicorns, The Manly Way

September 29, 2009

Intuition is a funny thing.  It’s a hunch, a feeling that you know how something is going to turn out.  I’ve always been intuitive to some degree.  For instance, I knew when I met my wife that she was WAY into me.  That was an intuition, and it was spot on (maybe one day you’ll [...]

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