Conversations with Dad

Send us Fan Mail What did things really cost "back then"? And more importantly-what was life actually like? In this episode of  Conversations with Dad , we take a look at how the world has changed through his eyes-from the price of everyday items to the way people lived, worked, and navigated life's challenges. What starts as a conversation about cost quickly becomes something deepe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of  Conversations with Dad, I sit down with my almost 84-year-old father to unpack a simple but powerful question: What makes a life healthy and happy? We talk through his daily routine-what he eats, now he structures his days, the small disciplines he has practiced for decades, and how those steady habits have supported nearly 84 years of good health. He shares ho...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Conversations with Dad, we talk about one of life's greatest joys: becoming a grandfather.  Dad shares the wonder and excitement of having grandsons, what it means to watch a new generation grow, and the quiet pride he feels in his family. Along the way, he reflects on a simple but powerful truth he's learned over 83 years-that life isn't defined...

Send us Fan Mail Some of our best memories were made standing side by side with our lines in the water-laughing, telling stories, and waiting for that perfect bite. In this episode, Dad and I look back on the fun times we've shared, the amazing catches we've had, and the little lessons hidden in every cast. You'll pick up a few of his favorite fishing tips, hear about some unforgett...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Conversations with Dad, we head out to the garden with my dad - 83 years young and still tending to every detail with care and curiosity.   Together we talk about the rhythm of the seasons, what to plant next to what (and what not to do), how he takes care of his tools, and the small lessons he's learned from a lifetime spent with his hands in the soil.  It...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk with my dad about what it's really like to grow older.  He shares the biggest surprises of being in his 80s, what he misses most, and the truths he wishes more people understood about older adults. We also talk about the ways he keeps himself feeling young and the messages he wants to leave with his daughters as he moves through this stage of life. It&...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with my dad to talk about what it meant for him to become a father and how he and my mom built a true partnership in raising their family. He shares how every decision they made - from choosing neighborhoods to limiting babysitters-was centered on giving my sister and me their full focus and support. We reflect on how they navigated parenthood largely o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my dad and I touch on his childhood - a past he rarely revisits.  What stands out most isn't what he shares about those early years, but what he chose to leave behind.  Out of a difficult beginning, he made conscious decisions about the kind of husband, father, and family he wanted to build. His life, in many ways, began when he met my mom, and from there he...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my father to remember and honor my mother, Rosie.  Through his words, we revisit the first time they met, the kind of partner she was, and the life they built together. We talk about the ache of her absence-what he misses most- and the quiet ways he's learned to cope with her loss. This conversation isn't just a tribute to...

Send us Fan Mail In this very first episode of Conversations with Dad, I introduce you to the heart of this podcast—my dad. We talk about who he is, the roles that have shaped his life, and what inspired us to start recording these conversations. From being a devoted husband and father to his deep pride in being a grandfather, my dad shares what matters most to him and what he hopes others might t...