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The Small Victories

November 4, 2013/4 Comments/in Inspiration, THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

It seems like only a few weeks ago that we were working on which shoe went on which foot. Yesterday, you zipped up your own coat for the first time and seeing the pride in your eyes, further fueled the pride in my fatherly heart. It’s these small but very significant victories that make being […]

Movember Is Back, Baby! Let’s Do Some Good!

October 31, 2013/0 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

Ladies & Gentlemen, It’s Mo-Time!!!! I’m so excited to have Movember back because it gives us a chance to raise funds and awareness for Men’s Health issues. Our team looks a lot different from the rag tag group of underdogs that raised over $12,000 last year but that definitely isn’t a negative thing. We lost […]

The RBC Believe in Kids Pledge ~ #RBCKids

October 30, 2013/2 Comments/in Inspiration, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

I was just introduced to RBC’s “Believe In Kids Pledge” via some short videos they have put together and admit that they may have tugged at the old heart strings a little bit. Here is a bit about the program, from the RBC Commitment to Kids page: The RBC Believe in Kids Pledge is a […]

The Sting Before The Tears

October 28, 2013/8 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

I can still remember fighting back the tears on the long drive home with my Dad. I had just blown my chance to play softball for Team Ontario, a team he coached, and we both knew it. Just a kid, it felt like my whole world was coming to an end. How was I going […]

HP Slate 7 Tablet ~ Giveaway

October 27, 2013/503 Comments/in Giveaways, Reviews/Giveaways, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

While I’m working on my review of the HP Split x2, I thought it would be fun to give something back to my amazing community of readers! I convinced the folks at HP to give me one of their new Slate 7 Tablets, so that I can turn around and give it to one of […]