About six years ago, my Dad was losing his battle with ALS and had entered...

Two years ago, my Father had come home from the hospital and was settling in for the evening. Leaving his…

There are many major decisions in life where you should consult the wisest people you know. There are other, profound…

Platitudes won't help you. I know, I've tried to implement them all. They're frustrating. Go for it! Live for today!…

I'm not sure when I first fell in love with you. It may have been when we first met when…

I don't pretend to have all the answers. But lately I've been implementing a little trick that has helped me.…

This morning I woke up early. Like really early. The kind of awesome early when...

I’m blessed to have my own business, and make my own hours. The great thing...

The magic of giving for the sake of giving is that it’s contagious.  This fact...

This gift seems like a small one, but it went a long way. Let me...

He replied from his bed “good morning.” Those would be his last words. That evening Papa passed away. It was…

It was 2007, and I worked at Azoogle (now, defunct). At the time, a multi–million dollar ad network. We ruled…

I was unceremoniously fired in 2009 from my job at Buddy Media. When it happened I was so stunned I…

Mom embodies, the true ideal of “through sickness and in health.” Mom is the thankless soldier, taking on the burden…

I’m a loser. Really, I am. I’ve had my ass kicked so many times I’ve stopped counting. I’ve been fired…

A few weeks ago I gave a speech during Catalyst Week. My agency Silverback Social...

I’m not a runner – but I’m training for the New York City Marathon. I’m doing it to raise moneyand…

Recently I was at a family party chatting with my Uncle Joe. We were discussing the progress of my training…

This fall I’m running in the ING NYC Marathon. My first marathon! I’m running to raise money to support the…

I love to hug. Really, I do. I’m pretty good at it too- at least my daughters seem to think…

Oh mamma – I’m motivated. I love when I feel this way. Scratch that, I A-D-O-R-E when I feel this…

Some days are better than others. Some days stick with you. Some days, you can’t wrap your head around events…

When I was in 8th grade I barked at my Dad over something foolish, ran to my room, and locked…

Mother’s Day just came to a close (phew). After spending the day with my gorgeous wife, two beautiful little girls,…

As I write this, I’m sitting on the floor in JFK airport. Oddly enough, I’m not traveling anywhere. I’m here…

Yesterday I received an amazing amount of warm Birthday wishes from friends via Facebook. So, as the week winds down,…

Yesterday, like every other red-blooded American male, I sat my lazy backside down with a drink in one hand, and…

This is a monumental year for our family. This year, my mother Pat Dessi will retire from her chosen profession…

Dear Olivia, Tomorrow we finally get to meet you. I want you to know a few things before we meet:

Last year I compiled an ambitious list of 100 things that I was grateful for. I did this just before…

The real punch line here is that I have this overwhelming sense that my fifteen minutes of fame is at…

As the short work week winds down, and we begin to prepare for the festivities for Thanksgiving, I thought it…

I remember riding my bike that one summer day with my big brother Mark. We were riding side by side…

Three years ago today I married the love of my life, Laura Jean Guiglotto I’m generally a lucky guy, but…

’ve been blogging for a few years now. Initially I started blogging while I was working at Performance Based Ad…