The TriDad Life

I am a new Dad, and I like to race in triathlons. This is my blog about trying to do both and enjoy life.

  • Why “TriDad Life?” What’s this all about?

    Welcome to TriDad Life. This is the first official post! I thought I would begin by explaining about the site name and give you an idea of what you can expect here. So, why “TriDad Life?” What’s this about? Why am I blogging? There are several reasons: I expect I’ll write more than just things…

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  • Dear Beanpods – On the Eve of Two

    Dear Beanpods, Your Dad hasn’t had much time to sit down and write notes this summer. Life has been busier than I could have ever imagined, but in all the best possible ways. Well, here we go again. The countdown blocks have once again reached their terminus. We’re sitting at “0” days for Beanpod #2.…

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  • Dear Beanpod 2 – Our Olympic Year

    Dear Beanpod 2, Well, this is something. 1 year, 10 months, and 14 days ago, I made my first post on this blog. I found new inspiration in my life when I found out that I was going to become a father, and I began using the blog as an outlet to express what I…

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  • Dear Beanpod – Good Friday

    Dear Beanpod, Yesterday, we took you to the Good Friday service here at St. Lorenz in Frankenmuth. It’s traditionally reverent service, given the occasion. We’re marking a death that echoes for all time. You, of course, are still unaware. Your Papa read from the Good Book from the front of the church, which, of course,…

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  • Dear Beanpod – About Detroit

    Dear Beanpod, You are keeping the time in our family. We measure the progress in our life by the pace of your development. Your Mom and I get such joy every day to watch you look around and experience the newness of everything around you. Being your Dad gives me inspiration, and gives me pause.…

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  • Dear Beanpod – On the Banks of the Red Cedar

    Dear Beanpod, At this point, it’s hard to know where to begin. When I last had a moment to sit down and write to you, well over 3 months ago now, there was a lot happening for our little family. We had just moved into our new home in Frankenmuth, you were about to celebrate…

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