Blake’s Thoughts

Saving Dad’s Sanity #Garage Cleanup

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GarageCleanUp #CollectiveBias     Ok guys – REAL TALK here: I remember years ago when I got married, my dad, all his friends, and all the old-timers told me, “being married ain’t no picnic.  You sure you wanna do […]

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My First “Dad Moment”

I’ve been a dad now for just over three years.  It’s been terrible, fun as hell, tiring, and my heart has expanded in ways I never thought possible.  Of course, the main love of my life has been, and always will be, my wife.  But, I’ve come to realize that even though I always put […]

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TALL DAD’S MUST SEE MOVIES: 2015

I think my favorite part of the new year celebration are the endless lists that come out.  I’m a sucker for them. Top ten best hot dog recipes of 2015? Well of course I’d like to know that! All kidding aside, I do have a real passion for movies and television, and thought it would […]

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I’m Ready To Have My Wife Back

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BeHealthyForEveryPartofLife #CollectiveBias Fun fact: I have not had a normal night’s sleep in 3 years.  Yup, your read that right – 3 FREAKIN’ years.  Between Tall Mom’s first pregnancy, then a colicky first baby, then the second pregnancy, […]

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Your Chosen Family Is Just As Important As Your Given Family

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #TreatYourFamily #CollectiveBias I love my family.  Really, I do.  We may not always get along and we certainly argue about the stupidest stuff for no reason. But, in the end, we are still family and I have their […]

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To Minivan Or Not To Minivan – That Is The Question

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FueltheLove #CollectiveBias I’m your typical American male – I love baseball, movies, football, cars, motorcycles and drinking the occasional American made adult beverage while grilling a 20 oz. porterhouse in my back yard.  But you know what I can’t stand? […]

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I Wish Everyday Could Celebrate Father’s Day

I wish we could celebrate Father’s Day more than once a year. Honestly, I do, because my two children have an amazing father. Even when times have been incredibly tough, Tall Dad has been a steady anchor in our family, and for that, I am incredibly thankful to have him in our lives.  The Beginning […]

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