Flying Free
My grandfather, Dock O’Neal, passed away on Wednesday. He died peacefully in a nursing home, with my mom by his side. He …
A Final Hamster Report
It’s been a rough few days at the Bruff house. Our beloved hamster Penny passed away late last week. Penny was with …
Worries
Yesterday morning as I pulled into her school to drop her off, Hannah told me that her stomach hurt. That doesn’t always …
Roller Coaster
Woke up on September 1st. Ran almost six miles. Helped some friends move. Had a daddy-daughter date at the bookstore. Tried to …
Missing My Dad
My dad passed away seven years ago this week. He and my mom had recently moved to Chattanooga. I was living in …
Detours, Accidents, and Oversize Loads
Last week did not go as planned. Monday night I was 90% packed for a road trip with the girls to Chicago …
Lessons on Fatherhood from My Dad
Father’s Day as a single dad is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, I get to spend the day with my …
Tough Day
Today was a tough day. Our 13-year-old cat, Tassel, had to be put to sleep. She had some kind of cancer, and …