Let’s get one thing out of the way: I’m not here to dump on SEO. I’ve been playing that game for years. Keywords, meta descriptions, internal links, the whole dance. And for a long time, it worked. People searched, Google served, and traffic came. I even wrote about it a few weeks ago.
But something’s changed.
It finally happened. I’ve crossed the line from “guy who enjoys being outside” to “dad who stares into the trees for suspiciously long periods.” Yes, friends — I’ve reached my bird watching era. And honestly? It rules.
I’m not talking about hardcore ornithology with a spotting scope the size of a hockey stick. I’m talking about low-stakes, backyard, out for a walk, “hey, what the heck kind of bird is that?” type of bird watching. The kind that sneaks up on you. One day you’re grilling sausages and the next you’re yelling “Cardinal!” like it’s a celebrity sighting.
In early 2025, I finally deleted Twitter from my phone. Not in a dramatic rage-quit kind of way—just a quiet “this isn’t good for me anymore” kind of moment. The app that once gave me breaking news, spicy jokes, and Raptors trade drama had become, well… exhausting. Less barbershop banter, more dumpster fire.
So when I heard about Gander, a new Canadian-made social media platform that’s promising a safer, more civil alternative? I was in.
Yes, I’ve already signed up for the beta. And yes, you can too.
Summer’s heating up—and so is this month’s TV lineup. When I was growing up, the summer meant reruns, but in the age of streaming, that’s not the case anymore. July 2025 brings us everything from gritty crime dramas (Dexter: Resurrection) to dreamy sci‑fi finales (The Sandman), serial‑killer slogs (The Institute), and cheeky comedies (South Park). You’re gonna want to clear your schedule—and maybe your patio too.
Back in the heyday of blogging, it was very common to see endless blogs teaching people how to build a blog. There would be tips on POV, content, templates, what CMS to use, and of course, the results. That meant stats. Listing off how much traffic, comments, and overall engagement you were getting. It was the secret sauce to building a following. Show people how it is done and have the goods to back it up. Having authority was also the way to climb the ranks (especially Google). Those days are long gone. Blogging is still a thing, but there are far fewer people showing off how to be a “blogger” than there used to be. Now it’s pick any get-rich-quick scheme that has some kind of paid course and endless drip email campaigns.
So why am I telling you all this? Well, I thought today would be a good day to take a peek behind the curtain and give you a Like A Dad update.
Holy crap, it’s almost June! When the BBQs are sizzling, the kids are almost done with school, and your couch is calling for some prime summertime bingeing. Whether you’re into superhero suits, soapy reality shows, or twisty teen thrillers, June 2025 is stacked with new series that’ll help you escape the heat—or at least the family group chat. Just like last month, I’ve rounded up a list of new TV shows premiering across streaming and cable that are worth keeping on your radar. Let’s dive in.
