In recent years, the sports world has become entangled in countless ethical controversies. From steroids in baseball, to euthanasia in horse racing, to sexual harassment suits, and now, NBA referees rigging games. Dan MasonDan Mason is an accountant by trade […]
Review: The Roots, Rising Down
Philadelphia is probably most traditionally known as the home of the world-famous Philly cheese steak. It is also storied to have once been a home to historical landmarks and political figures, as well as very competitive sports teams with lifelong […]
The Family Jewels
When I was a little kid and used to ask my dad about his job, he told me he counted paperclips all day and ordered more when it was time.
Savvy Tips for Online Safety
Technology and social networking websites are expanding at a rapid pace, and kids of this generation are trading in neighborhood baseball games for neighborhood chat room sessions. As parents, it’s important that we keep up with our kids online and […]
Get In Shape… Take the Kid With You
There are some guys who manage to stay in shape no matter what life throws at them. A career, marriage, kids… they somehow magically manage to stay fit. And then there are the rest of us. Ben MurphyBen Murphy, founder […]
From the Editor’s… Muse
It’s time for one more lullaby So close your sleepy eyes And drift away on silv’ry beams ‘Til morning wakes you from your dreams Ben MartinBen Martin is the CEO of THE FATHER LIFE. He lives with his wife and […]
The Art of Cooking: Taste of Summer
The season of swimsuits, sandals, and sunburns has arrived once again. The rising temperature leaves ovens empty and makes plenty of room for one great discovery: the grill. Nothing sheds the warm layers quite like the aroma of a steak […]
Pill Panic? How to talk to your doctor about your child’s medicine
Every week, a front-page article warns us about a terrible side effect of a different medication. This can be especially frightening if you’re a parent, and your child’s medicine is suddenly on high-alert. So, what should you do when one […]
Osburn On Tap: What the heck is a summer ale?
“If you ever reach total enlightenment while drinking beer, I bet it makes beer shoot out your nose.” – Jack Handy Summer ale or summer beer? What does it matter what we call them? Is there a difference? As is […]
Into the Dawn: Home Alone
14 days ago I dropped my wife and daughters off at the airport. They’ll return in another 40. It’s a heck of a long time to be home alone, but not without its perks. Last year my girls were gone […]
2008 Soundtrack of the Year… So Far
As 2008 approaches its halfway point, signs of life and logic seem to pop out of every nook and cranny of our ever-changing pop culture. The times find our brightest artists embracing a number of musical styles, old and new, […]