Dennis Prager, one of the most influential men in my life, spoke on his talk show recently about the impact of a first year on marriage. He asked if an easy, successful first year or a difficult, hard first year […]
TFL’s Top 10 Stories in 2009
As we wrap up 2009, we’re looking forward to kicking off our third year. But before we do, here’s a look back at the stories that had the most traffic this year: 1. [INTERVIEW] REAL HOUSEWIFE SIMON VAN KEMPEN Far […]
NFL Power Rankings 2009: Week 16
The NFL Power Rankings are back for a second season. Check back each week for updated rankings. Feel free to leave feedback about how wrong I am in the comments section or throw me an emailcosburn@thefatherlife.com Team TW LW 1 1 […]
[A FATHER’S VOICE] This Year We’re Going to Disney World
Ahhh, the holiday season. The season of lights and presents and holiday cheer. The season of shopping and stress. The season of overwhelment. But this year we have a solution to it all. This year, we’re going to Disney World! […]
[A DAD’S POINT-OF-VIEW] Christmas Trees, Menorahs, and Being Apart (on Christmas)
This holiday season my wife and I will celebrate our first year of marriage on separate continents. As we are different races and religions, there are usually challenges we encounter at this time of year, so maybe being 7,000 miles […]
NFL Power Rankings 2009: Week 15
The NFL Power Rankings are back for a second season. Check back each week for updated rankings. Feel free to leave feedback about how wrong I am in the comments section or throw me an emailcosburn@thefatherlife.com Team TW LW 1 2 […]
[A DAD’S POINT-OF-VIEW] E-mail, Etiquette, and Friends
E-mail is so ubiquitous that we forget that it isn’t talking on the phone or having a conversation in person. Subtlety, facial expressions, or tonality are all lost in an e-mail message. I have found this has gotten me in […]
[BOOK REVIEW] Malice: Does This Hybrid Book/Graphic Novel Deliver?
I am pleasantly surprised and encouraged by the resurgence of the graphic novel in the American anthology of boyhood fiction. Captain Underpants and Diary of a Wimpy Kid are two series that have led the way for this trend; is […]
College Football Wrap Up: Bowl Edition
Hello all! The regular season is over now and I’d like to welcome you to the 1st annual College Football Wrap Up: Bowl Edition. This year’s bowl lineup is mixed with surprises and some marquee matchups that shouldn’t disappoint. After […]
[TFL UPDATE] Win a Handyman Tool Bag from Hickory Farms!
UPDATE! Congratulations to Dad of Divas on winning the Hickory Handyman Tool Bag! Thank you to everyone who participated. It’s a very merry Christmas here around THE FATHER LIFE! We’ve got the Hickory Handyman Tool Bag from Hickory Farms to […]
Get the Best New Car Deals Right Now
No, I’m no car buying wizard. But they folks at TrueCar may be just that. If you’re in the market for a new car, these details could help you save thousands: The most negotiable new cars include the 2009 Chrysler […]
NFL Power Rankings 2009: Week 14
The NFL Power Rankings are back for a second season. Check back each week for rankings. Feel free to leave feedback about how wrong I am in the comments section or throw me an emailcosburn@thefatherlife.com Team TW LW 1 1 Perhaps the […]
[LUDWIG@HOME] Bye-bye Boo-boo: Why Kissing Is a Kiddie Cure-all
Call me Dr. Smooch. That’s because I’m a big believer in the time-honored tradition of kissing boo-boos. I’ve seen my two toddlers involved in some disastrous falls and high-speed collisions. After the sobbing subsides, they’re usually content to walk away […]
[FIFA WORLD CUP 2010] Group Announcement
The FIFA World Cup is still about six months away, but the excitement level worldwide is already very high. The matches in South Africa won’t even begin until June 11th, but with the groups officially announced last week, soccer fans […]
[TECH] ManualsOnline.com: Better Than that Drawer in the Kitchen
Like many other guys, when I buy a new gadget, appliance, or other product, I keep the instruction (or as my father used to call it: destruction) manual. Some of us guys will sit down and read through the manual […]