Approaching the One Year Anniversary of My Father’s Passing
My father was dying this time last year. I knew it. He knew it. We all did. The difference though was that he handled the news so much better than…
A Pro and Con to Having Just One Child.
Pro: You only have one mouth to feed. Con: That same mouth often only has one person to talk to. I am his entertainment. I am his captive audience. I…
On Grieving
After our son was born I called friends who already had kids and apologized to them for not being more excited for them when they became parents. I didn't know…
Teaching Irony through Sarcasm
I have the luxury of working weekends and being able to pick up our son from school most weekdays. I watch with joy as he bounces down the steps…
My Father’s Eulogy
My father passed away on January 2nd of this year. I've had several posts in mind but haven't had the energy to put them down. This is the eulogy I…
A 1980 Tampa Tribune Article Featuring My Father on Parenting
By BESS ADAMS COLEMAN "With my 5-year-old son, I'm experiencing the greatest love affair I’ve ever had,” said 31-year-old Thom Stork. "There are lots of rocky roads, no question about…