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I Guess It’s Time To Make A Wish?

November 8, 2012/22 Comments/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

I’m a little confused as to how I am supposed to write this piece. I don’t realistically believe in a lot of superstitions. Luck, karma, Murphy’s Law, etc… I find it’s just easier to set goals and then to work hard to obtain them. Not getting that big promotion doesn’t send me into a ranting […]

The Mo Slowly Grows; But The Cause Is The Key #Movember

November 7, 2012/2 Comments/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

With Movember season in full swing, this will be my first weekly update on how the Mo Grows. More importantly, it’s a chance to talk a little more about why I’ve decided to Grow my Mo for this worthy cause and to give an update on how Team Canadian Dad 2.012 is doing in their […]

A Dance With My Daughter

November 6, 2012/28 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

I wonder if she understands how much it means to me? Does she know that agreeing to dance with me at that birthday party, sent me into a state of bliss that is almost impossible to match? The smile on her face says that she was equally as excited to be dancing with her Daddy, […]

Blog Soup – Week of October 29th

November 6, 2012/4 Comments/in Blog Soup, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

Each week, Blog Soup will highlight some of my favourite posts from other bloggers around the interweb. 1. The Title Of This ‘Is Sometimes Other People Know What’s Best For You Even When You Think They Don’t’ or ‘How I Raced In My First Speed Skating Meet’ by Speed Skating Mom – For those of […]

Canadian Spotlight: The Ottawa Children’s Gala

November 3, 2012/0 Comments/in Canadian Spotlight, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

This past week, I had the pleasure of meeting Spencer Warren, and we got to talking about a huge event he puts on every year. The event is called The Ottawa Children’s Gala and it is being held in support of CHEO’s “Plan-It Safe” program. The Ottawa Children’s Gala is a formal gala, which is […]