Guy Hugs

Almost every night when I was a kid I would physically go to my father and say "Good night, Dad.  I love You". He often spent evenings at the kitchen table thinking or planning and I would approach, kiss his cheek, feel his day long beard, say my words and then head off to my room. It was an obligatory ritual that I lived by and it provided a symbolic sign off for the day.
In my early 30s now out of the house for 10 years we had begun shifting out relationship to that of adults. At a cousin's wedding, in my joy of seeing him I hugged Dad and today remember feeling that I was the hugger and he was the huggee.  Now most often hugs happen and with reciprocating action.  That is, it is a mutual exchange of hugs. Today I see that neither of us had gone through hug training. So when I saw this instructional video on hugging I wanted to pass it on.  Practice with a brother or friend.

Meet the Staff

It's history now. We had three sons within 7 years. Joan and I have raised and continue to honor the great young men who make up our family- Zach, Ted and Tim. Currently either graduated from University or with graduation in sight each man is gifted and unique. I'll not try to explain them as much as our experiences together, my musings and admiration.