Real-World Parenting
From surviving toddler tantrums to the crazy idea of teaching teens to drive, I’ve been writing about fatherhood for 16 years. Honest takes, no performance.

• Kids Are Using AI – So Let’s Teach Them to Do It Right
• How to Clean Up Your Kid’s Social Media Footprint
• What Does “Six Seven” Mean on TikTok? A Dad Explains
• How to Get a Teenager to Respect You
• What Video Games Are Your Kids Really Playing?

Big Green Egg BBQ Recipes
I use the Egg year-round, sharing tested recipes for ribs, pulled pork, and brisket. Low-and-slow meets low-and-dad-energy.

• Big Green Egg Recipes for Beginners
• Big Green Egg Chicken Recipes: Every Method Worth Knowing
• Big Green Egg Temperature Guide for all the meats
• What Wood Chips Actually Do When Smoking
• How to Smoke a Brisket on The Big Green Egg

Books, TV & Media
I rank my favourite TV shows, share NBA takes, and cover thriller series like James Patterson books in order. Sometimes serious, often sarcastic, always honest.

• Power Rankings: Top 10 TV Shows of 2026
• 2026 TV Show Release Dates
• Authors Like James Patterson (and Where to Start)
• Jussi Adler-Olsen’s Dept. Q Books in Order
• Jack Reacher Books in Order

Toronto Life, Unfiltered
Here you will find Toronto stories, family finds, places to eat and what it’s actually like raising teenagers in this amazing city. Time to explore.

• 150 Fun Things to Do in Toronto (updated)
• The Best BBQ Spots in Toronto for Family Outings
• Raising Teenagers in Toronto
• My First Time Working a Canadian Federal Election
• Buying Our First House in Toronto

Take a Look Around

As I have said, my boys are teenagers now, and the site has evolved along with them. What started as writing about early parenting gradually expanded into the things I enjoy spending my time on now. That includes grilling in the backyard, books and TV shows, and a deeper dive into technology like generative AI, including tools such as ChatGPT and Claude (my favourite).

New here? I would start by seeing what’s new on the blog.