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“Patience is a Virtue”

Posted by Richard Ostlund on March 31, 2023 in Life, Living part of life., Parenting, philosophy, Reflection |No Comments

Patience is a virtue. Why are we not more patient?

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Posted by Richard Ostlund on September 8, 2022 in Daughters, Family, Life, Living part of life., philosophy, Reflection |No Comments

Life without you. What you need to know.

One Year A Father

Posted by Richard Ostlund on March 18, 2021 in Daughters, Family, Life, Living part of life., Parenting, Reflection |No Comments

A short blog about being a father for one year written on my wife’s birthday which is coincidently my daughter Madex’s 1st birthday.

The Ego

Posted by Richard Ostlund on January 23, 2021 in Failure, Fear, Life, Living part of life., philosophy, Reflection |No Comments

A short encouraging New Years blog focusing on goals, resolutions, fear and ego.

Tough Little Boys

Posted by Richard Ostlund on December 1, 2020 in Daughters, Family, Life, Living part of life. |2 Comments

Short Video from our wedding day, set to a recording of the song I played for my wife and her father’s first dance.

Through the Eyes of a Child

Posted by Richard Ostlund on October 26, 2020 in Depression, Family, Life, Living part of life., Parenting, philosophy, Reflection |No Comments

A blog focusing on creating happiness the way a child does.

Stay at Home Father: Help!

Posted by Richard Ostlund on August 18, 2020 in Daughters, Family, Living part of life., newborn, Parenting |One Comment

Never knew how difficult it was to be a stay at home parent!

Parenting Newbies

Posted by Richard Ostlund on May 12, 2020 in Daughters, Family, Living part of life., newborn, Parenting |No Comments

New to being a father and only seven weeks in. This will be my biggest adventure yet.

“Let’s Talk!”

Posted by Richard Ostlund on January 27, 2020 in Depression |2 Comments

A post discussing metal illness and my battle with depression.

Press Here for a Slow Down

Posted by Richard Ostlund on September 1, 2019 in Living part of life. |No Comments

Have you ever wished that there was a button you could press on your phone or on your alarm clock to slow the speed at which time moves forward? 2019 has been one of those years for me. As much as I love to be busy and occupied, I have struggled this year with finding […]

My Promise to You

Posted by Richard Ostlund on October 14, 2019 in Living part of life. |No Comments

My Dearest Child: I know you have not met me yet, but I am certain you have heard my voice. I am that weird noise you hear echoing on the other side of your mother’s tummy. Sometimes you have heard me singing to you; please do not be alarmed by this sound, I feel you […]

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