Posts Tagged ‘father’

My Retirement Jobs

Posted on: December 14th, 2012 by Geoff Livingston 23 Comments

Sunset in Freeport, Grand Bahama

I dream of retirement, a time when financial earning seems less necessary and the vain pursuits of glory have passed.

There’s a long way to go still, but those greener pastures sit in my mind.

I will always work when that time comes. In fact, I know what those three retirement jobs are already…

Usher at My Local Baseball Stadium

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How a Child Changes You

Posted on: October 5th, 2012 by Geoff Livingston 31 Comments

Soleil at Glen Echo

I’m personally thrilled to participate in two charitable efforts to help children this month because of the incredible impact my daughter Soleil has made in my life.

It’s just amazing how love for a child changes you.

This love eclipses anything you could possibly know beforehand.

For example, I would do anything for Soleil. I would die if it meant she would live, and I’ve never felt that way about anything else. Cliche, but true. It’s just like that.
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Parsing Time as a Social Dad

Posted on: June 17th, 2012 by Geoff Livingston 6 Comments

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A flurry of recent business travel caused me to miss a lot of time with this little girl over the spring. It’s always the hardest part of being gone.

Perhaps because of her age (1 1/2) or the absences, she insists on enjoying every moment with me. I’m the play guy. The combination makes balancing my work and online life all the more critical.

See, I got one shot at this. Just one shot to be Soleil’s Dad.

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