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
anonymous
on Apr 5, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Hey, Dad What a treat this will be! However, it is also a huge responsibility as I expect nothing but the very best from a "Dad". My own Dad lived to be 89, never complained though he endured chronic back pain for more than 38 years. His humorous wit would really make you think, "I heard what he said, (usually it was funny) but was there some deeper meaning in that just for me?" Dad's moved on now to those 'Streets of Gold' and I'm sure he's having a grand time, but I miss him every day. So, if you don't mind, I have some questions about perplexing things in life. How do you decide what it is in life that you're meant to do? Your purpose on Earth in God's Big Plan? This question isn't just for High School grads, or College grads, or people just starting out in life - it's also pertinent to those of us who find themselves at some crossroads, wondering which road to take when all the choices seem equally good! I know NOT to choose the 'bad' things, but how do you choose from several 'good' things? I'll be waiting for your sage reply. Teresa Here's a "Jim-ism" for you, "When cheerfulness is kept up on principal, against all odds, it is the finest form of courage". posted by
HeyDad
on Apr 5, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Dear readers, I got the following email last Friday from a lady named Teresa. It is a wonderful letter to kick off my new column, “Hey, Dad”. I asked Teresa and she gave me permission to post it here for all to read. Enjoy. |
