Editor’s note: In case you missed it, catch-up on Part 1 of “Hell on (Two) Wheels” before reading on. OK, so we finally got home with a bike that: a) fit my son, b) had training wheels that were actually […]
How Do I Know My Kid Is Lying?
Kids always seem to be surprised when they are caught in the middle of a lie — Mom really does have eyes in the back of her head! She really does talk to that little bird! Is it really these […]
[RELATIONSHIP] Introducing Dr. Slacker
I can still remember the night like it was yesterday. My wife and I had a trusted friend spending the night at our house while he was in town for a business meeting. This friend knew us both pretty well […]
The Lion Sleeps Tonight: A Look at the Late Ted Kennedy
This week marked the end of an era in American politics. The passing of Edward “Ted” Kennedy wasn’t a surprise; he had been diagnosed with brain cancer in May of 2008 and has been largely absent from the Senate floor […]
The Week In Sports #12: Rockies Deja Vu (all over again)
What year is it, 2007? It sure feels like it. That year, the Colorado Rockies won 21 of their last 22 games to force a one game playoff with the San Diego Padres for the National League Wildcard. We all […]
[INTO THE DAWN] Memories of Summer 2009
Elementary school began yesterday, and on the one hand it seems hard to let the summer go, but on the other hand there were some moments I could have done without. For instance, all summer long I put off getting […]
[A DAD’S POINT-OF-VIEW] The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
No, I’m not writing about the movie or its wonderful music. Instead, this column will contain lists of random things that I think fit those three categories. I was driving to Mammoth, a ski resort we frequent, alone and early […]
[REVIEW] Bento for iPhone and iPod Touch
Bento, from Filemaker Inc., is an iPhone/iPod version of their Mac-only database program. If you have Bento for your Mac, this app, in my opinion, is a must-have. Because I do not have a Mac, I could not sync the […]
[TFL UPDATE] Hanes, Okapi Football, Nokia Netbook
If I’m using the Michael Jordan TFL Update image, you can bet I’m planning on talking about Hanes! In one of the more innovative moves I’ve seen a company make recently, Hanes has decided to embrace social media and invest […]
[NFL] AFC North Preview 2009
A rundown of the AFC North, with analysis of each team, stats on key players, and record predictions. Pittsburgh Steelers Western PA (and everywhere else it seems) loves the Steelers, and last year that large fan base was rewarded with […]
Censorship in China: Firsthand Experience
Censorship is an issue that is rarely considered in Western culture. We can turn on any variety of news sources and hear or see the news presented from liberal, conservative, independent or almost any other perspective. In many foreign countries […]
Eight Baby Sleep Tricks Your Doc Will Never Tell You
Face it. Doctors are pretty lame with practical advice on stuff that should come naturally to babies. So here are a few tricks we’ve picked – none risky, we promise – that might help you get your baby to sleep […]
[NFL] NFC North Preview 2009
A rundown of the NFC North, with analysis of each team, stats on key players, and record predictions. Minnesota Vikings The Vikings were a sexy Super Bowl Pick last season, but their lack of a starting QB who could take […]
Six Ways Kids Manipulate Parents …and What You Can Do About It
Your kid wants to stay up late, avoid homework, hang out with friends, and watch TV and play video games. In short, your school-aged child wants to do everything but go to bed early and do schoolwork. What’s more, he […]
English Premier League: First Impressions
At times, the pre-season shenanigans in England have seemed less like preparations for a footballing campaign, and more like a spend-fest for gazillionaires. The usual (and understandable) outcry that accompanies a world record transfer fee was loud when Kaka moved […]