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 Beanpod – This is our time

    Dear Beanpod, A week ago today, the moment that we’d been waiting for finally arrived. You are here. You are a girl! And you have a name, Penelope. But, you are still and will always be our beanpod. What was formerly just something that seemed figurative, that we could only observe in fuzzy black and…

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  • Dear Beanpod – On the Eve of You

    Dear Beanpod, We are in crunch time. The blocks are now just “block.” We are currently sitting at only 2 days until your expected due date, and we are prepared that you may come at any moment now. This may very well be my last note to you before you are out here. (Your mother…

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  • Notes on delivering a eulogy

    In my most recent letter to my yet unborn child (we are exactly 14 days from the due date as of today! WOW!!), I was writing about the passing of my Grandma Ann. We held the funeral services last weekend in Lansing, and I was honored to have been asked by the family to deliver…

  • A eulogy for my Grandma, Ann Lenore Darrah

    Last Saturday, friends and family gathered in Lansing, MI, to honor the memory of my Grandmother. She lived for 87 years, and was a huge part of so many of our lives. It was an honor to be asked by our family members to deliver her eulogy. I wanted to post the remarks here on…

  • Dear Beanpod – About your Great Grandma Ann, and the end of all countdowns

    Dear Beanpod, Today, the blocks indicate that we are less than a month away from your birth. The countdown is soon coming to its conclusion. In 28 days, or thereabouts, you will be here. We can’t wait. I’ve really enjoyed writing you these notes. It’s been a chance for me to reflect on my life…