Dave Patchin

Helping others find their way home. Realtor/Broker/Navigator/Leadership junkie. Undeserved recipient of grace. Family & community. I hate coins.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

Boring Dad Life all the way

[Jason Howerton @jason_howerton]

I assume you asked genuinely, so I’ll answer genuinely.

I live in the country, but I’m certainly part of the demographic that you might see as “boring” like this.

Here’s my Friday:

I wake to the shouts and giggles of two little boys. Get some hugs and some coffee, now it’s time to make money. At about 1pm my sons busted into my office and asked me if I’d take them to play golf. I said yes because I’ve built a life in which I can.

When we get home, I finish work. Later, we have dinner as a family (chicken fried chicken and mashed potatoes, it was 🔥). My sons ranked their days on a scale from 1-10 like we do and they said today was a “10.” Whatever high yall city folk get from “going out,” I got it from that.

Then I played basketball with my sons. We watched a little TV on the couch together. Now it’s bath time, bed time, Bible and prayers. As my oldest closed his eyes, he told me how he makes his friends pray before they eat lunch. I felt that “high” again.

Kids are asleep. So now it’s time for mom and dad to do some fun things that married people do.

This is my Friday night. And I’ll be absolutely WIPED by 10pm - it was a full day. And while it might sound insane to you right now, I wouldn’t trade places with any person on Earth.

I have what men search for all their lives; what men would sacrifice everything to have. Some have lost it chasing the things you’re suggesting I’m missing out on.

I mean this with all the love in the world. I’m not defensive. But I know with certainty, what you find rewarding will change the instant you are holding your first child in your arms. And I’m so excited for you to experience it one day. Good luck out there.

Sincerely,

A boring dad

[Carolina Hurricanes @Canes]

SEE Y’ALL IN THE STANLEY CUP FINAL

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@QuayeRoyal @SethDillon So the nation embracing and signing on to Jefferson's words is invalidated? Or is it his religion that invalidates the DOI? Thus USSC opinions are not the courts view, just the author's? You see how reductionist that is, right? One could easily invalidate your words the same way.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@QuayeRoyal @SethDillon Anyone who disagrees with you doesn't "understand the world scientifically and historically?" That's quite the statement from one who thinks rights are social constructs. Hope the majority doesn't enact slavery when the mood shifts and there is no moral objection.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@QuayeRoyal @SethDillon So you object to the American definition of rights and then make claims about rights. Thus, your rights exist only if the majority say they do. That is mob rule. Should you want to change rights, feel free to change the constitution. Until then, they are inalienable.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@QuayeRoyal @SethDillon I'm aware of Jefferson's views. The declaration is not his, it is our declaration. All humans have the RIGHT to life. They don't come from courts or legislatures. The truths are self-evident. Thus your view, and Blackmon's violate the rights of humans.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@QuayeRoyal @SethDillon I hold these truths to be self-evident, that all humans are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@pierreanalytics Enjoy. The silence at the end of 1st at Bell Centre is delicious.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@soccer_micah These two are so fun!

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@HabsoluteDog @booommac I like the way a boring team wins over the way an "exciting" team loses.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@KateRogersonTV Change an intentional spear to a minor slash...disgusting calls.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@AlTheBoss03 Derek Jeter #2, Mariano Rivera #42

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@mattbman @OneTrueZach @Canes @TheHockeyWriter @SleeperNHL Freddy may have a say in that.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@benUNC Had a friend get laid off around 2000 with 6 months of severance . He said, "I always wanted to write a novel." So he did. Then found another job around month 5. I envied his freedom to chase a dream.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@JasonLemke Low, low-key demeanor, humility, general lack of interest in media and refusal to be bullied into a hot take means a 2 question limit for Fred!

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

Seven in a row.

[Carolina Hurricanes @Canes]

PHEELING GOOD

[Carolina Hurricanes @Canes]

Friendly reminder that Jaccob Slavin has always been him

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@Anglo3000 @yonann The foolishness was to keep working when not paid after like 3 or 4 weeks. State wage claim often takes 6 months to a year to get paid IF the business has assets.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@Anglo3000 @yonann $18K is over what most small claims courts will allow. You'd need a lawyer for that suit, so you'll pay a lot to get not much more. A wage claim with the state might be way more effective.

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@SusanDo21 @puckempire This year they are the only team left who made Conf finals in the past 2 years. 6-0 in playoffs. Maybe Vasy knows something you don't?

[Dave Patchin @davepatchin]

@SusanDo21 @puckempire Vasy brought up the Canes, not me! :) He may know something you don't.