Real Name: Dwayne Ardis Member Since: March 31, 2008 Last Signed In: November 12, 2008 Profile Views: 132 Blog Views: 497 Hey, Dad April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08 January 09 February 09 March 09 April 09 May 09 June 09 July 09 
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Hey, Dad
"Hey, Dad" is the name of my new advice column that will tackle the issues and problems parents and kids face each day. You'll find advice that's sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, always to the point and straight from the heart, but from a man's point of view. After 55 years, I have been around the block more than a few times. I have seen a lot of things, done a lot of things, or at least have some knowledge about a lot of things. I have two grown sons, both graduated college. The oldest one is a professional musician and the youngest one is in graduate school to become an Optometrist. I have been married almost 31 years to the same wonderful woman. I have been a Bakersfield resident off and on since 1967 so I know this town very well. I spent 4 years in the Air Force and graduated from Cal State Long Beach at the age of 32. Write me here on my blog with questions or problems you're having with your child, parent, spouse or pet rat and I'll give them my full attention. Twice a month, I'll select some choice letters to run in our Northwest and Southwest Voice publications as space allows. Life isn't easy, nobody ever said it would be, but there's no need to go it alone.
32 comments from 5 users
posted by
sunnica
on Nov 11, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Hey, Dad... can you talk to my husband, or maybe give him the number to a florist? Haha! I haven't received flowers in ... I can't remember the last time. A balloon bouquet? No wonder you've been married so many years! You should write a book. :) posted by
HeyDad
on Nov 12, 2008 at 04:20 PM
You know flowers don't have to be fancy or from an expensive store, it really is the thought that counts. Guys, our ladies like to know they are special. Flowers or a balloon bouquet or a small gift is a simple way to express your love to your special lady. The small price you pay making her happy pays big dividends. For you guys reading this, make plans to at least once a month stop by the grocery store or florist and pick up something nice for your wife or girl friend. If I can do it, you guys can do it. For you guys who have a wife AND a girlfriend are already in trouble and this is not going to help you out. If money is a problem, do something around the house for her like fixing her breakfast, giving her a neck rub, or watching the kids so she can have a day off. Cleaning up after yourself would probably help too. The bottom line is you need to keep dating your wife, even if it has been 31 years. Do what you used to do for her when you were still dating. This will keep the love you two have for each other going strong.
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