Renaissance Dad: The Old Man and the Pumpkin
Wearily I stood, every bone crying out in protest as I gazed across the muddy battlefield. When was I last warm and dry? I could not remember. All was wet…
Renaissance Dad: The Real Caesarean
My wife and I had our first (and only) daughter via “Caesarean” (from the ancient Latin words Caes meaning “be ready to sell your house” and Arean meaning “to slice…
Renaissance Dad: Softening the Back-to-School Blow
Let’s face it: no one enjoys coming back from vacation. It’s no different for our kids. Expecting a child to transition from the hedonistic joys of summer vacation to the…
Renaissance Dad: A Boy Like Me
To those of you who may have noticed my suddenly graying hair, facial twitches, and rapid weight loss, I want to ease your minds and let you know that I…
Renaissance Dad: Fishing Fiasco
Fishing with little girls is unlike any version of the sport that you’ve ever experienced. Spending a day on the water with a small child would leave the boat captain from “Jaws” weeping…
Renaissance Dad: No Chain-mail Required
Honor [on’-er] verb 1. regard with great respect. synonyms: highly esteem, admire, defer to, look up to, think highly of. Back in the old days, it was easy…
Renaissance Dad: Camping with Toddlers, and Other Really Bad Ideas
Having spent much of my f-f-fifty years camping, hunting, and fishing, I have gleaned a number of essential skills and tips on the subject that I feel it’s my duty…
Renaissance Dad: Miracles Happen
I know I’m the guy that’s usually good for a few laughs (I hope!), but this month’s topic is one I take very seriously, and very personally. My wife and…
Renaissance Dad: Love Means Never having to Wear Hiking Boots
Spring sunshine creeps through the curtains, throwing lacey shadows across the thick comforter of our hotel bed. Victoria, the amazing woman who became wife on this very morning, years ago,…
Renaissance Dad: Squeezy Cheese and the Louisiana Purchase
Introducing our newest monthly column, “Renaissance Dad,” written by Southwest Washington husband, father, chef, nonprofit founder, published author, and all-around entertainer, Perry P. Perkins. When my wife and I first…