It seems my curiosity about some of the emerging trends in our neighborhoods is shared by many of my readers. The post I did this past Friday about ‘gaming’ machines in Texas was very popular and received several comments online … Continue reading →
If you want to make your local corner store owner really nervous, try asking them this question – “How do those gaming machines work?” When I asked the owner of a store that I frequent, I got a very nervous … Continue reading →
Friday I went to my first storage locker auction. You’ve probably all seen the show “Storage Wars” and have your preconceptions about storage auctions. Reality varies a bit from “reality TV.” I wanted to share with you a few economic … Continue reading →
Today marks the one year anniversary of DadisLearning.com. Who knew I’d still be writing so consistently on this blog after a year?!? Writing week after week can be pretty tough stuff. Good or bad, I haven’t limited myself to a … Continue reading →
UPDATE – JANUARY 2018: “Company A” in this post was part of a massive effort to confuse consumers. Garage Door Services, based in Carrolton, TX, has been at the center of countless articles in the Dallas Morning News and industry … Continue reading →
This is the time of the year where I enjoy working on projects out in the garage. For a year or two I have seen other bloggers singing the praises of chalk paint. If you’ve ever seen chalk paint in … Continue reading →
I consider myself to be a fairly manly Dad. I have lived in the woods for months at a time, have rebuilt a classic Ford Mustang, can grow a beard by just thinking about it, and can get myself in … Continue reading →
The tooth fairy came to visit our house this week. Our oldest child lost her first tooth with a mix of fear and excitement. And so begins our time of ‘hockey teeth’ smiles or tooth gap-osis as a friend put … Continue reading →
In just the past year I have saved thousands of dollars for my family and my employer by getting a second opinion. From medical procedures to equipment repair it is always worth taking some time to get a second opinion. … Continue reading →
