Mike Austin just sent over podcast #9! It features an interview with Simon Van Kampen from The Real Housewives of New York City. Also a chat with a guy named Mike O’Brien… he’s a brand new grandfather with a cool story!
[FATHERHOOD] Daughters
“On behalf of every man Looking out for every girl You are the God and the weight of her world So fathers, be good to your daughters Daughters will love like you do.” – John Mayer – Daughters I have […]
THE EVOLUTION OF ANDREW BIRD’S NOBLE BEAST
Charles Darwin recently turned 200 years old, and I could think of no album more fitting to discuss than Andrew Bird’s latest on Fat Possum Records, entitled Noble Beast. The classically trained violin virtuoso’s cialis canadian pharmacy latest gives Darwin’s […]
A Chance to Step Up
I never cease to be amazed by how much becoming a father changed my outlook on life. The one thing on this earth that comes close to my love and enjoyment of my family is my passion for sports. The […]
[OSBURN ON TAP] Guinness
Oh, St. Patrick’s Day. Of all of the holidays associated with imbibing beer, this middle of March day is by far my favorite. I am not technically Irish (More English and Scottish, but who’s counting?). But, as we all know, […]
[FAITH] Living an Urgent Life
A couple of weeks ago I ran across an interesting article written by a Harvard Business School professor. The author, John Kotter, spoke about a company he had just visited that was being heavily impacted by the tough economic times. […]
Helpful Tips for Handling Sick Days
You just know when your child isn’t feeling well, but how can you know when coughs and sniffles mean it’s time to keep your child home from school? Or when to call the doctor? Since school-aged children get up to […]
[COMMENTARY] The Crack of the Plastic
When you are embedded in a group of soldiers, you learn a lot about the American identity. This is particularly true if the soldiers are going to war. During their preparation for a tour in Iraq, I listen to these […]
[REVIEW] Lord of the Rings: Conquest
My experience with Lord of the Rings: Conquest from beginning to end was one full of disappointment and irritation. From the limited combat to the confusing and downright erroneous campaign structure, I was left frustrated and angry that a beloved franchise could succumb to such depths.
[A FATHER’S VOICE] My Two Worlds Colliding
I have written quite a bit about how hard leaving my three-year old twins every morning is for me. To sum up: I hate it. I hate leaving them every morning and feel there is something fundamentally flawed with a […]
The Singing Schoolteacher
Last night as I was driving home after picking up the girls from their grandparents I asked my 7 year old daughter what she wants to be when she grows up. Her answer was “either a school teacher or a […]
The Hazards of High Fiber Diets
Too much fiber? How is that possible!? The experts are always telling us to eat more fiber because it’s so good for us. And good for us it is, but only in certain amounts and in healthy people. There are […]
[LUDWIG@HOME] The Skinny on Picky Toddlers
I’m embarrassed to admit I’m jealous of my 2 1/2-year-old son’s physique. Bubba might have stick-figure arms and chicken legs, but his stomach is on par with a Calvin Klein model. His secret is simple. The boy just doesn’t eat […]
PODCAST #8: NFI’s Military Fatherhood Award, National Geographic, Peter Moore
Mike Austin (RadioDAD.com) has checked in with PODCAST #8!
[REVIEW] Wayne Brady’s A Long Time Coming
One thing in life you can always be sure of is that you can not judge a good book by its cover. Sure, you can gain a good perception by reading the back cover, but until you delve deep into […]