River Dad's New Year's Resolutions

River Dad – River Dad’s New Year’s Resolutions

Like all of you, I tend to make huge promises to myself every December 31st for New Year’s,  because everybody knows the best time for committing to life-changing decisions is […] Read more »
To Ski or Not to Ski

River Dad – To Ski or Not to Ski

  You may already know that I am not a fan of winter. There are many reasons why it ranks a solid fourth in the list of my favorite seasons […] Read more »

Who Doesn’t Love October?

The most beautiful month of the year is here. October’s got it all! – Spectacular colors, the smell of wood fires, pumpkins on doorsteps, flannel shirts, Halloween and so much […] Read more »

River Dad ~ Things Fall Apart

I remember being young and indestructible. While never a prime physical specimen with a body of chiseled marble, I have always been capable of at least moderate physical labor and […] Read more »

Back to School for Children; Back to Life for Adults

Remember when summer really was all about those “lazy, hazy days?” Squeaky screen doors in wooden frames, big glasses of Kool-Aid and those crazy, uncomfortable, metal chairs that would burn […] Read more »

River Dad ~ Tooth and Consequences

I have a hole in my tooth and I am also missing two teeth. They weren’t knocked out by a scorching line drive or kicked out in a fight, I simply never […] Read more »

It’s All About the ‘Tude

Everyone ages at a different pace. Genetics play a huge role, of course, but so does attitude. The person with the upbeat, “can-do” attitude who has approached all aspects of […] Read more »
backyard playhouse

River Dad ~ Dismantling Childhood

When we bought our house here in Tarrytown, it came equipped with a ready-made backyard playhouse that I assume was built to code. It was a little worn down, yes, […] Read more »

Creating an Accessible and User-Friendly Living Environment for Seniors

Working in the area of senior living and healthcare, my thoughts often turn to my own aging and how I will manage when I am less independent. Of course, there […] Read more »
Run River Dad, Run

River Dad ~ Run, River Dad, Run

When I was in college, I was thin as a reed. I weighed maybe 155 pounds and had to force-feed myself mounds of chocolate and beer to make up for […] Read more »