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Derek Semmler

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Derek is not your typical white collar, suburban father of two boys that happened to marry his high-school sweetheart - or is he? It might be his appearance (shaved head, earrings, tattoos, and long untamed goatee) that catches people off-guard; or the inquisitive looks he gets when he eases into the school parking lot to pick up his son on his Harley. But dig deeper and you find a humble man that is dedicated to working hard and providing a healthy, happy, and stable environment to raise his kids. On most evenings and weekends, you will find him outside horsing around with his kids or cheering them on at their event of the day.

Professionally, Derek has a diverse set of skills that range from burning the midnight oil while writing PHP code ...more

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Average rating: 3.64 · 11 ratings · 1 review · 1 distinct work

Dad, can we...45 Ways to be the Dad Your Kids Need

3.64 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2011

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Cabin: Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman

by Patrick Hutchison

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