Need Reason to Give Thanks?

Talkin’ with some friends at work today and the subject of Thanksgiving came up. I listened as everyone shared their plans and thought about mine. What a great celebration, a day to give thanks for all of the luxuries we have the pleasure of living with. I have never been at a loss for things to be thankful about on Thanksgiving, but shouldn’t we be giving thanks everyday?

We do live in one of the richest countries in the world and we have more food and medicine than we could ever use. Well so far anyways…. More than half of the people in the world live on less than $2 a day, and I know that they give thanks for the things that they have… but what are those things? Maybe just a meal (or even less than what we consider to be a meal), rain to grow food, a day without a military attack or death in the family.

Those of us who are fortunate enough to be with family this thanksgiving, make sure to take this opportunity to tell the loved ones around you how much they mean to you.  If you do not have family to be with this holiday, there is always room at TadtheDad’s table, just hit me up…

Best wishes to everyone during this 2008 holiday season!

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Welcome to TadTheDad.com!

TadTheDad.com is a concept that started as many things do, with two people just sitting around talking. After hearing my stories of being a new parent my friend jokingly dubbed me ‘Tad the dad.’ We laughed and rolled with it for a bit. A good time was had by all (at my expense), even my girlfriend got involved making fun of the new catch phrase. Though ‘Tad the dad’ stuck with me for a few days and I got to thinking….What could I do as this Tad the dad? There had to be something that ‘Tad the dad’ had to offer. Even though I was lacking in the super hero power department, I still felt like I had something to give, whether a laugh or some helpful advice. I wanted to share my experiences as a parent with the world so I am starting a blog!

Blogging and the idea of being able to do this with my son have really become attractive to me. I ultimately would like to be able to spend as much time with my family as possible, be able to do fun things, write about it and get paid, but life is never that simple. Is it?

Hopefully my experiences as a parent and family man can be helpful or just provide a simple laugh in the daily grind we call life. I do enjoy some free time as well. All the parents and non-parents alike take some time for themselves every so often. If you don’t you should. I’m becoming more of a connoisseur of fine cigars; I also have a strong appreciation for wines of the region, Northwest varietals to be more specific. I enjoy paring cigars and fine wine, also occasionally food and wine as well. I hope my suggestions are flavorful and pleasing to the palate.  Check out the ‘About Me’ section if you are interested in learning a little more, and of course please stay tuned…

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