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Read “Big Daddy’s Rules” Now, and Do It because I Said So
Getting Real with David T. Bruce Steve Schirripa, star of The Sopranos and The Secret Life of the American Teenager, is a father of two daughters. Somewhere and somewhen, someone…
Facebook Bridges the Social Gap for my Son with Asperger’s
Getting Real with David T. Bruce My son is on the autism spectrum, diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. Academically, he excels; socially, he struggles. At school, he struggles, not with math,…
Chuck Panozzo Strips the Facade off of Paradise
by David T. Bruce Musician Chuck Panozzo (with Michele Skettino) wrote The Grand Illusion: Love, Lies, and My Life with Styx. His story was published five years ago, but the…
Life Should Not Get in the Way of Family
My niece, Shayla, trying to convince me to move to Utah. When deciding to take a vacation, the goal is typically to explore new places, see sights that you have…
For New Fathers the Scouting Adage ‘Always Be Prepared’ Applies
by David T. Bruce During a recent getaway, I spent the better part of a week trying to put myself in the place of a new father while reading Be…
Bruce Springsteen – A Mentor for Dads Teaching Social Responsibility
Getting Real With David T. Bruce There are moments when one person affects our lives in such a way that our world view changes considerably; in essence, we become different…
Jimmy Buffet Offers a Pleasant Escape from Life’s Stress
by David T. Bruce The music and anecdotes of Jimmy Buffett make for a pleasant diversion – an escape – from the stresses of the day. We may be trapped…
Life Balance Means You Have to Feed Your Soul, Not Just Your Mind
Getting Real With David T. Bruce My eleven-year-old son and I ventured to Cleveland on the 15th of November to watch Judas Priest in concert; Thin Lizzy and Black Label…
My Son Has Another Thing Comin’ at Judas Priest Concert
Getting Real With David Bruce In less than a month, my eleven-year-old son and I will enjoy a road trip to Cleveland to watch Judas Priest in concert; Thin Lizzy…
Should Video Games Go Back to Basics?
by David T. Bruce Those children or young adults referred to as Generation Y, the Millennials, or the Internet Generation are said to have grown up with computers. I realize…