An in interesting reminder here that while you’re dealing with whatever life throws at you, and you’re acting the way a Stoic should act – don’t forget to be happy about it. Cheerfulness. Without requiring other people’s help. Or serenity supplied by others. When you think of of a Stoic, a cheerful person probably isn’tContinue reading “Stoic Saturday: How to Act (Part 5)”
Author Archives: Pat Kose
Dad Is a Proper Man
My kids play a lot of pretend, but pretty much only pretend in two things: school or family. My daughters are teachers and their little brother is, well, I’m not sure what he is when they play school. Sometimes he’s a student, sometimes he’s a teacher too, mostly I think he’s just there. When theyContinue reading “Dad Is a Proper Man”
What Sport Will My Kids Play Next?
So far the only organized sport any of my kids have played is soccer. My older daughter has played for three years, my younger daughter just one. Despite my younger daughter’s goal scoring prowess, she has already let me know she is not playing again. My older daughter has also decided she has had enough.Continue reading “What Sport Will My Kids Play Next?”
My Daughter Has a Weight Issue
For the last few weeks, my daughter’s weight has been a topic of interest in our house. If you think that sounds weird, well, yeah it kind of is. Evie, my six year-old daughter, has been watching her weight on a daily (sometimes multiple times per day) in her efforts to hit her target weight.Continue reading “My Daughter Has a Weight Issue”
The Importance of Dressing Accordingly
My kids are old enough to dress themselves (most of the time), but have no idea how to dress almost all of the time. Not matching is one thing, and I’ve given up on hopes that two matching socks will ever be worn at the same time again. However, dressing for the season and occasionContinue reading “The Importance of Dressing Accordingly”
The Unnatural Normalcy of Toy Guns
Most of what little kids do is pretty cute. Even when they are getting in trouble, they can make a face or give you a look that reminds you that they are still a tiny little mostly innocent person. You’ll see your kids do a lot of things, not all of them good, but almostContinue reading “The Unnatural Normalcy of Toy Guns”
My Son Doesn’t Want to Go to Heaven
Kids say funny stuff. The darnedest things some might say. At any given moment whatever thought bouncing around in their head could bounce our of their mouths. Sometimes on purpose, and sometimes not. The accidental statements are funny. Always entertaining when a kid says something funnier or cuter when they don’t realize what they areContinue reading “My Son Doesn’t Want to Go to Heaven”
I’m Not Raising Children
What does it mean to raise a child? To successfully keep them alive until they reach a certain age that we feel comfortable saying they are on their own? Yes, keeping them alive is crucially important. You definitely shouldn’t skip that part of parenting. But that is also the baseline expectation, so assuming I striveContinue reading “I’m Not Raising Children”
Saturday Stoic: How to Act (Part 4)
The next bit of advice from Marcus Aurelius on how to act addresses how to carry yourself and what kind of attitude to approach life with. Let the spirit in you represent a man, an adult, a citizen, a Roman, a ruler. Not a specific take how to frame your thoughts, actions you should take,Continue reading “Saturday Stoic: How to Act (Part 4)”
My Daughter and the Feelings Doctor
The decision to take out 7 year-old daughter to see a therapist was a lot easier than I guess I thought I would be. Several months ago, my wife brought up the idea and I questioned whether she really needed it or not. She got a recommendation but we didn’t do anything about it. AContinue reading “My Daughter and the Feelings Doctor”
I Think Therefore I Dad 