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No Really, You Shouldn’t Have…

July 25, 2008 by dadofdivas 9 Comments

I was awarded this morning with a Brillante Weblog Award from Barb over at Half Past Kissing Time.

She said some very nice words abount me that I hope to comtinue to live up to”

Dad of Divas writes an engaging blog, filled with daddy observations, thoughts on parenting, and just a general positive attitude. DoD is a very nice guy who is always willing to help other people and gives Daddy blogging a good name 🙂

So, here are the rules: Put the logo on your blog. Put a link to me (who awarded it to you) on your blog also. You need to nominate 7 other bloggers for the award and put links to them also on your blog. Finally, leave a comment for those you’ve nominated – so they know they’ve received a special award.

So let’s see…there have been a number of blogs that I have been impressed with lately… let me share some with you.

1) Discovering Dad – Jeremy does a wonderful job at getting Dads (and Moms) thinking about some important issues regarding being a Dad in today’s society. Not only is his content good, he also has a BIG heart and is truly committed as a father and husband, and definitely a role model of good parenting. He also is competing right now in the blogging idol contest… I would recommend everyone to follow this blog and subscribe!

2) Daddy Brain – Joey is a professional writer and his posts show it. I am always challenged and compelled by his writing. He not only makes you understand where he is coming from as a father himself, but also makes you think personally about how you also cam become a better parent all-together! I also have to give him kudos for the radio interview that he did yesterday on Wisconsin Public Radio, he did a great job representing himself and all dads!

3) Summers Nook – Summer is one of the Mom Blog I frequent. Summer not only writes compelling and personal posts, but she also does some great web design on the side (As is evidenced through my own site – Thanks Summer)!

4) Mama Nuggle – This is new blog that Lori (Jeremy from Discovering Dad’s Wife) writes. I have been very impressed with the quality and extensiveness of her writing. A good example of this was her post from yesterday that you can tell she spent a lot of time researching and working on. All of the posts that she has had so far shows such pride and quality. Check this blog out!

5) 21st Century Dad – Elliott over at 21st Century Dad does a great job at sharing his personal journey of being a father. Yesterday to me he made a comment to me that… “I started my blog to teach. I’ve ended up doing a lot more learning.” I believe that this is the feeling that most of us as bloggers end up feeling.

6) Building Camelot – Tyler over at Building Camelot also does a great job at speaking about being both a Dad and father. His blog shares, not only personal information as well factual and fun information about being a man.

7) Mom of 3 Girls – Deb is one of the reasons that I started being a blogger. As I followed the growth of her girls and her journey as a mom, she has shown me some great things about being a parent as well as taught me some great things about being a good blogger.

8) Music Mom of 2 – Kristi is another person I attribute to getting me started in blogging. Watching her develop as a blogger as well as following the growth of her boys and journey as a parent has been wonderful!

Operation DIVAS

July 24, 2008 by dadofdivas 5 Comments

I have been thinking a lot about what the name of this blog means. The history behind the name is as such: When I started the blog, I started it initially as random thoughts I would share with whoever would listen, as well as family and friends.

As I started to read more from other Dad Bloggers I saw the wealth of rich knowledge and experience that was being shared with others and I wanted to be more of a part of it.

When this realization hit, I was talking to J-Mom and told her that I wanted to have a creative name to talk not only about myself, but also one that was relevant to my family life. Knowing our girls quite well as she does, she came up with the name Dad of Divas (Thanks Sweety)!

At first a Diva was just that, but recently, as I have been thinking of the blog redesign that Summer worked on for me, I started to think in terms of acronyms.

I wanted to think about what DIVAS could stand for for the new design and I ended up coming up with (With the help of J-Mom and other close family members) –

DIVAS = Drama, Imagination, Vibrancy, Attitude and Silliness

This truly encompasses my life on a daily basis, as probably many dads could also attest.

SO as I continue to blog I will use this as a way for me to filter my thoughts somewhat at least and this will also give you an idea of where I came from and what DIVAS really stands for (outside of the literal meaning that is)!

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15 Years Go By In a Blink!

July 13, 2008 by dadofdivas 4 Comments

I’ve Been Tagged!

Elliott at 21st Century Dad has tagged me with this meme. I have not typically been tagged in the past…though I received one award in the past which is on my blog today.

Think back on the last 15 years of your life. What would you tell someone that you hadn’t seen or talked to for 15 years? How would you sum up your life?

You get 10 bullet points. A list of 10 things to summarize you. At the end of your list, tag 5 more people and send on the love.

15 years ago, I was going into my senior year of high school… wow that’s a blast from the past… It was a fun year… there are a lot of things that I could share regarding it…

I have two beautiful daughters, one who will be 4 in only a few months and one that just turned 5 months.

I have been happily married for 10 years to my wife.

After high school went off and got the Bachelors degree and then went on to get my Masters and Doctorate degrees… yes, I guess you can say that I enjoyed education.

I work in the field of Student Affairs and College Administration….it is a field that I thought was not possible when I entered college, but it is something I truly enjoy, and am fulfilled by….even though at days the career can be more of a lifestyle.

We have two mischievous cats that have been in our lives for 9 and 8 years respectively.

Due to my career we have moved around a bit… living in 3 States so far in our Marriage.

We did move back t the hometown for a brief stint after my Masters (1.5 years) where J-Mom ended up working for the school district that I graduated from.

For about 4 years I was in the Great Lakes Barbershop Chorus back in Grand Rapids, MI…a great bunch of guys and I learned a lot about singing and friendship there, as well as got to compete internationally 2 times.

I still enjoy singing in other venues and have had the chance to sing in some interesting venues such as singing the National Anthem with a group for a Brewers Game last Memorial Dad…talk about fun!

I have come to truly enjoy photography over the years and think that I have gotten to be pretty good at the pictures that I have taken….but I can always learn more.