I’ve recently been acting objectionably as a parent. So what else is new? Actually I’m sure there are some parents who would consider my actions perfectly reasonable. Others would feel that I might be pushing my own broken dreams and […]
Spotlight: Spain Dad
After this month’s Spotlight article on “How About Two?”, I decided to apply that question to the whole Spotlight series… for this month, anyway. So it is without further ado that I present “Spain Dad, a baby blog” for your […]
Spotlight: HowAboutTwo.com
Our “spotlight” articles take a minute to highlight someone in the community of dads who we at THE FATHER LIFE think is noteworthy. This time around we’re shining the spotlight on Robert Barron, author of the “daddy blog” at howabouttwo.com. […]
A Father’s Voice: Because I Don’t See You
“I’m NOT crying,” my almost 3 year-old little girl says to me while I’m cleaning her hands from our messy spaghetti and meatballs dinner. I certainly didn’t think she was crying and am left wondering why she would say that? […]
Review: Cassandra’s Dream
For me, Woody Allen’s dramas can be just as good as the comedies he’s better known for; and these dramas seem to fall into at least two different categories: those that are reminiscent of Ingmar Bergman’s work, such as Interiors […]
Richie Velasquez Interview
Can you make a career out of rolling (translation: inline skating)? Yes, and you might even find time for a family too. Our own extreme sports enthusiast (and closet participant!) Ben Murphy managed to track down “New York City’s Secret […]
It’s a Nice View From the Press Box
A lot goes into covering a professional sporting event for a major magazine. My work begins long before I leave my house. I have to research all the teams I will be covering. Since the lacrosse leagues I write about […]
Fashion Advice: Artistic Style
Jeff, I’m in my early 30s and starting to make a good living as an artist. I just realize that my wardrobe is pretty much from all from a sporting goods store… not too impressive for higher end clients. I […]
The Accidental Parent: The Garden Club
The Accidental Parent is a column about a life-long bachelor, Michael Stusser, and his engagement to Vanessa, the mother of 11-year-old twins. The essays follow his marriage, cohabitation, and blending into a new insta-family. Be advised, it is NOT an […]
Review: There Will Be Blood
I’ve been a fan of Paul Thomas Anderson’s work since I first saw Sydney (more commonly known as Hard Eight). His subsequent films, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Punch Drunk Love, were all decent films and had much to admire; however, […]
Dates With Dad
I recently gave a talk on compassion to about 70 men and I was amazed how many men were affected by the talk. Many of them told me ways that they were going to go home and show compassion towards […]