Real Stuff My Dad Says 48: Givers and Takers
Dennis Prager has famously said that the world consists of only two races: the decent and the indecent. But my dad has his own delineation between people – there are…
Real Stuff My Dad Says 47: The Stubbed Toe Principle
As comedian Brian Regan put it, no one looks like a bigger idiot than the guy who suddenly walks into a spiderweb that he didn’t previously even know was there. …
Real Stuff My Dad Says 46: You Complete Me
Click to watch: "You Complete Me / You Had Me At Hello" My dad and I go to the movies this week… well, movie quoting, anyway. You see, according to…
Real Stuff My Dad Says 45: The Underwear Rule
According to my dad, once you see someone in their underwear, you begin to lose respect for them. We see this in the context of professional sports - coaches "losing…
Real Stuff My Dad Says 44: Standing Up to the World’s Bullies
A lot of times, people get hurt by others, but the offender isn’t actually being malicious. Too often, this results in the injured party quickly and permanently breaking ties with…
Real Stuff My Dad Says 43: Standing Up To Life’s Bullies
As we learn to put other people before ourselves, we become more and more aware of those around us who seem “different”. This holds true on the school playground as…
Real Stuff My Dad Says 42: Sometimes “I’m Sorry” Just Isn’t Good Enough
In the reality show Survivor, lying and backstabbing is an inevitable part of the game. The crazy thing is when someone lies and hurts someone and then offers what my…
Real Stuff My Dad Says 41: A Hunk of Rock or A Masterpiece?
It took Michelangelo six years to carve one of his greatest works, the statue of David. When asked why his masterpiece took so long, his reply was simple: “Once I…
Real Stuff My Dad Says 40: All That Glitters Isn’t A Rolex
Once again, it’s “Real Stuff My Father-In-Law Says”, as my wife’s dad, Bob Erickson, joins me at the North County Media Center. Together, we reminisce about the morning when Bob…
Real Stuff My Dad Says 39: Bob’s Secret to Successful Parenting
I have the pleasure once again to be joined by my father-in-law, Bob Erickson. And, as we discuss “Real Stuff My Father-In-Law Says”, we look at Bob’s secret to parenting…