dad joshbuchholz age39,moorhead.mn rad

something i learned from my father about being a dad… love and care for your family, be very involved in your children’s lives, and live life to the fullest. My dad passed away from cancer just after my 11th birthday, so I don’t have a lifetime of lessons to draw on. I was very fortunate to have an incredibly strong mom who got me and my two brothers through adolescence and ready for adulthood while reconfiguring her own life. She continues to be my hero and is an amazing woman. my profession gives me… the chance to provide a positive, fun environment for families to spend time together. It also gives me the opportunity to be around a sport I still enjoy, long after my playing days. i would like to become better at… exercising. It needs to become a priority. the phrase i say most… it’s important to me my kids learn… to love God, to work hard, to treat people with respect and dignity, and to be good friends. the day i would love to live again… the first time I stepped off the plane in Europe. I was 20 years old and didn’t have the appreciation for where I was and what I was getting myself into. I’ve been able to travel internationally many times since that trip, so hopefully I’ve learned some things. a habit i wish i could break… chewing my fingernails. a summer tradition my family lives for… going to RedHawks games. My daughter, Cora, grew up at the ballpark and loves coming to games. We are hoping Peter is going to be as receptive. When there aren’t games, we also love going to our family lake cabin with a pit stop at Zorbaz for pizza and nachos. three words that best describe me as a husband… supportive, patient, and calm. i’ve always wanted to try… bobsledding. I’m a big fan of the Winter Olympics and that’s one thing I’ve always wanted to do. i could blow an entire day… golfing. the music genre that best describes me… my favorite bands are The Tragically Hip and Pearl i admire my wife most for… allowing me to pursue my career. The hours in the summer are long and she becomes a “baseball widow” for much of the season. I don’t think people realize the hours a job like this entails, especially during the season. Add two young kids, and you need a special person who can handle the rigors of the baseball life. i’m a big believer in... the Golden Rule. If you treat people the right way, you will get that back almost every time. around the house i am the… cook, bedtime director, and daddy. the parenting rule i always seem to break… letting the kids stay up too late. the ‘honey-do’ i seem to do over and over… mow the lawn, blow the snow, and helping get the kids to bed.

“I love you,” to my wife and kids.

Jam. Kirsten and I have seen The Hip live over 20 times, mostly together [including 3 shows in The Netherlands]. I appreciate musicianship, and love live music.