{"id":7,"date":"2015-02-11T02:23:50","date_gmt":"2015-02-11T02:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-10-30T20:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T01:47:35","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/stldad-circle-logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/stldad-circle-logo-160x160.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5175\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:160px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/stldad-circle-logo-160x160.png 160w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/stldad-circle-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/stldad-circle-logo-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/stldad-circle-logo-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/stldad-circle-logo-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcome to St. Louis Dad! Why should mom have all the fun?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My name is Richie Williams, and I&#8217;m a dad, husband, artist, creator, and lifelong St. Louis area resident. St. Louis Dad started more than a decade ago as a place to share my experiences navigating fatherhood. At the time, I noticed plenty of mom blogs out there, but not nearly as many dads sharing their perspectives. I figured it was time to change that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What started as a dad blog has grown into something a little bigger. These days, you&#8217;ll find a little bit of everything here, from family adventures to things happening around St. Louis, creative projects, books, and whatever else catches my attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You&#8217;ll Find Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St. Louis Dad is all about discovering things to do, places to go, and stuff to make. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a fun family outing, checking out an upcoming local event, searching for something interesting to read, or just curious about what I&#8217;ve been working on, there&#8217;s probably something here for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few things you can expect to find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Around Town:<\/strong> Local events, festivals, attractions, concerts, and interesting things happening throughout the St. Louis and St. Charles area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family &amp; Fun:<\/strong> Adventures, experiences, and the occasional story about life as a dad and husband.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inside Fun:<\/strong> Indoor activities, entertainment, and things to do when the weather is or isn&#8217;t cooperating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creative Projects:<\/strong> Books, illustrations, websites, videos, music, and other things I enjoy creating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mischief Night:<\/strong> A Halloween-inspired children&#8217;s book series created with my son, Alex. Because there&#8217;s always room for a little mischief!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Little About Me<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/109251675_10207652385345866_4865892594900055257_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/109251675_10207652385345866_4865892594900055257_n-160x160.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5173\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:160px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/109251675_10207652385345866_4865892594900055257_n-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/109251675_10207652385345866_4865892594900055257_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/109251675_10207652385345866_4865892594900055257_n-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/109251675_10207652385345866_4865892594900055257_n-600x603.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/109251675_10207652385345866_4865892594900055257_n-637x640.jpg 637w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/109251675_10207652385345866_4865892594900055257_n-768x772.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/109251675_10207652385345866_4865892594900055257_n-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/109251675_10207652385345866_4865892594900055257_n-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/109251675_10207652385345866_4865892594900055257_n.jpg 953w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m a husband to my wonderful wife, Destiny, and a proud dad to two kids and two dogs that keep life interesting. My family is a big part of who I am, and while they&#8217;re getting older and developing their own interests, we&#8217;re still finding plenty of ways to have fun together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By day, I work in network security and technology administration for a local school district. Outside of work, I&#8217;m usually bouncing between creative projects. I&#8217;ve spent years illustrating children&#8217;s books, building websites, making music, and experimenting with all sorts of ideas. Some projects turn into something bigger, others are just fun to work on. Either way, I enjoy making things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;m also a big fan of our hometown. St. Louis has an incredible amount to offer, and I enjoy discovering local attractions, supporting area businesses, attending events, and sharing interesting finds with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why St. Louis Dad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I started this site because I wanted to share a dad&#8217;s perspective on family life. That original idea is still here, but it&#8217;s grown along with me and my family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don&#8217;t pretend to have all the answers when it comes to parenting, and I&#8217;m certainly not an expert on everything I write about. I&#8217;m just a dad who enjoys exploring, creating, trying new things, and sharing the experience along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a parent, a fellow St. Louis local, someone looking for something fun to do, or just stumbled across this little corner of the internet, I&#8217;m glad you&#8217;re here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have a suggestion, an event you&#8217;d like to share, a project you&#8217;d like me to check out, or just want to say hello? <a href=\"mailto:Richie@StLouisDad.com\">Get in touch!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thanks for stopping by, and remember&#8230; why should mom have all the fun?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Richie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t want to miss something? 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