Longtime followers of my blog have noticed an ebb and flow in my posting schedule. Part of it can be attributed to taking a full-time job, most of it is due to the ongoing battle with entropy. Entropy sucks.

Fortunately, I am winning, but it’s a hard-fought battle when you are juggling the demands of working full time, maintaining side ventures and being a good dad.

Building a Better Blog

Right now, I do not feel I can post daily. My goal is to post 3 times a week. As I get a handle on better time management practices, the posting frequency will increase. I have more ideas than time right now. On days I do not post, I develop ideas for future posts and stay in touch with my fellow bloggers.

When I started this blog, I made a list of topics I planned to cover. My original intention of being a blog of general interest to fathers today has remained. What I have found is that some of the topics I wanted to cover are being covered so well by other bloggers focused on those areas.

Frugal Dad has been a daily hit ever since I discovered him. Being financially responsible raises the quality of life without falling into the trap of keeping up with the Joneses. Being frugal resonates with my inner MacGyver. I get to rely on ingenuity more than money to meet my needs.

From Mike - Here is the story of a father sharing custody of his two daughters and fighting his way out of debt. I will continue supporting him in any way I can. His heart is in the right place.

Brave New Leaf – The arrival of a baby spawns a green movement in many households. It’s a slow process here, but greener practices are actively being pursued. I ride my bike and use public transit whenever feasible.

Lee Doyle – This is an extreme circumstance. I am constantly encountering good men interested in being good fathers despite divorce or separation and the inequity of the laws surrounding custody and child support. In a bizarre twist, a good friend of mine is being penalized for overpaying child support one month!

Some of the topics I’ve covered include cooking, family photography, work-life balance, care and feeding of infants, and stepchild relations. I also post some personal diary type things. Sound off in the comments and let me know what you like, what you don’t care for, and what you want to see from me in the future.

Building a Better Dad

I started a full-time job after being a full-time work-at-home-dad. As a responsible family member, I have to continue improving on things. In my most recent shift, I improved the amount of money coming in, but I gave up proximity to home.

The ultimate setup would be to earn the money I need while working from home. Pay-per-click ads, donations, and affiliate sales serve that end.

In the mean time, I will keep my ear to the ground for a job opportunity that is a.) closer to home, b.) pays more money, c.) offers more job satisfaction, d.) provides all or some of the above.

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