We all distill events like the one that transpired at the State Fairgrounds differently. Those in attendance last Saturday night who witnessed the collapse of an aluminum stage rig into a crowd of people seemed to have three different reactions: dumbfounded bewilderment, hysteria, or a focused attempt to pitch in. None of these reactions are wrong or right - we can’t judge a single person for the way they processed ... Read more

On June 2, 2011, I had the incredible honor of induction into the Dads, Inc. Fatherhood Hall of Fame - along with Mickey Maurer, Willis Bright, Marco Dominguez, and Father of the Year Stan Howard (Matt's dad - go Dawgs!) Past inductees include Tony Dungy and Gov. Mitch Daniels. I was utterly shocked at the accolade, but what really moved me was the induction speech delivered by my son, Oliver. ... Read more

Okay, triskaidekaphobes – it’s Friday the 13th. Why is today unlucky? According to author Nathaniel Lachenmeyer, who wrote a book about the superstition simply titled 13, it’s a reference to the crucifixion of Christ. Good Friday was preceded by the Last Supper, a table that sat thirteen – Jesus and his 12 apostles. The taboo against seating thirteen people at a single table was prevalent in the 17th and 18th ... Read more