Hiking — some define it as simply putting two feet down in rhythm, and so it is. It is walking extended in terms of time and glorified by specialized gear, which brings it in touch with a universe of diverse […]
Another Family Hurt by Adultery
Another marriage may have permanently ended last week when a husband and father of four boys recently flew down to Argentina for a five-day fling with a woman who was not his wife. If you follow the news, you know […]
For Michael…
“In entertainment news, Michael Jackson is in the hospital…” He couldn’t be sick; he was on top of the world. My Mom was talking to me while she pulled out of the K-Mart parking lot, but I didn’t hear. I […]
Protect Your Laptop: 7 Tips for Travelers
Laptop anti-theft, or protecting your mobile data, is a MUST for corporations and consumers. Almost half of workplace identity theft takes place because of mobile data. And the average value of the data on your laptop can be worth hundreds […]
Fantasy Baseball: Living the Dream
Like “Dr. Archibald ‘Moonlight’ Graham,” the character Burt Lancaster memorably played in Field of Dreams, I have always wanted to get a turn at bat in the major leagues. Even when I was playing Little League baseball, I dreamed about […]
Three Ingredients for a Perfect Family Weekend
For the third year in a row, my family dragged me, kicking and screaming, to a small camp that our church puts on each Memorial Day for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders and their families. Each year I try to […]
The Week in Sports #3
Something amazing happened on Wednesday afternoon at about 4 p.m. You were probably at work and missed it, or maybe you’re just like most Americans and don’t follow soccer. Well, the U.S. Men’s soccer team beat Spain 2-0 in the […]
[INTO THE DAWN] Ocean Beach Bedtime Story
After they had been bathed, brushed, and tucked in for the night I started to tell my five and seven year old daughters a special bedtime story about the time I was stalked by a great white shark out at […]
[REVIEW] Public Enemies
Public Enemies (Rating: R) Cast: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup, Stephen Dorff, Stephan Lang Director: Michael Mann “Tommy-gun” gangster movies seem to be a requisite for every Hollywood movie maker, and Michael Mann gets his street cred […]
[TFL Update] Help Wanted!
• The world is reeling from the news of the recent deaths of celebrities – Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson. Each was a legend in their own way. Many others have provided the details of their passing, and still […]
[A DADS POINT-OF-VIEW] African Reflections Part 2: The Cat and the Hat
One of the most endearing experiences we had on our African safari and honeymoon was no, not all the mating animals we coincidentally encountered, but a playful incident among lion cubs. As I mentioned in Part One of my African […]
An Emotional Stimulus Plan
Why you need one to succeed in turbulent times. Yesterday a friend emailed me to say that after years trying to make it as a freelance writer she’s admitted defeat and is now trying to find a paying job. I […]
[GAMING] inFAMOUS Review
Telling a deep and involving story in a videogame can be a tough ask at the best of times. Telling one in an open-world environment is even harder, and Infamous struggles to make use of its well-realised world and falls short of its potential. Although the core game mechanics and platforming aspects are fun…
NBA Draft 2009 Preview
Even though the playoffs only ended a week and a half ago, making this Thursday seem very soon to be holding the NBA Draft, we must remember the NBA Season actually ended months ago. The NBA drags its playoffs out […]
[OSBURN ON TAP] Fourth of Brew-ly
Since this column is once-a-month, I usually touch upon an important date or event. This month is no different. I wanted to write about big craft bottles, but that will have to wait until next month. So, look forward to […]