Congratulations are in order for Perry P. Perkins from the Pacific Northwest (you just can’t make this stuff up), winner of a copy of the latest Winnie-the-Pooh book, Return to the Hundred Acre Wood. Perry tweeted about the contest, thus […]
The Toy Story: How to Play at Work
OK. Admit it. You still like to play with toys. High-tech companies such as Google and Microsoft have encouraged playful creativity by turning their workplaces into virtual playgrounds where employees are encouraged to take play breaks. The legacy of the […]
[A DAD’S POINT-OF-VIEW] Not Too Old for Rock and Roll
I just returned from one of the best three-day trip of my parenting life. My son, Will, not yet 16, and two of his female friends and I drove to San Francisco to attend the Outside Lands Music Festival. It’s […]
College Football Wrap Up: Week 8
Well folks, Week 8 is under wraps and after all of the upsets last week, it was a surprisingly slow week for the Top 25. We saw #2 Alabama struggle with their offense against an unranked Tennessee team that was […]
NFL Power Rankings 2009: Week 7
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 email cosburn@thefatherlife.com Team TW LW […]
[TECH] The New Face of HDTV
If there’s one thing that’s crystal clear about big screen high-definition televisions — aside from picture quality — it’s that now is finally the right time to invest in one. Not only has fierce competition forced prices to drop considerably, […]
Stop Stress by Expanding Your “Circle of Nice”
Remember when you were a kid and you couldn’t wait for summer vacation to start? Now that you’re an adult, vacations often mean standing in line, sitting in traffic, and dealing with economic stress. Instead of letting stress get you […]
[GIVEAWAY] Win David Baldacci’s True Blue!
Update: Due to the popularity of this contest, we’re extending the deadline for entries to 11/4/2009. Good luck! Perhaps you noticed our extended downtime last week. It’s still a mystery to us why our web host, Bluehost.com, has been giving […]
[OSBURN ON TAP] Pumpkins Aren’t Just For Pie
I’ve delayed this article for a long time. Some years ago, I promised myself that I wouldn’t write an article about Pumpkin Ales for thefatherlife. My reasoning was because I always felt that a Halloween themed article about beer brewed […]
NBA 2009 Season Preview
It has been a relatively inactive off-season in the NBA since we saw David Stern hand yet another championship trophy to Phil Jackson. Most team’s primary objection this off-season appeared to be shedding payroll. Whether it was due to the […]
College Football Wrap Up: Week 7
Week 7 is now over and it has the nation looking at this year’s first BCS rankings. Some of this year’s top teams had a very sloppy Saturday but we still have seven undefeated teams in the Top 10. Here […]
NFL Power Rankings 2009: Week 6
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 […]
6 Ways to Fight the Flu for Real
This year’s cold and flu season will feel like one of the latest Batman or Spider-Man flicks: You won’t just be battling one villain; you’ll have to fight off several. Experts predict two flu epidemics: the regular seasonal flu and […]
Protect Your Children from Identity Theft
The face of identity theft victims is changing quickly as thieves have begun to prey on young children with flawless credit. Parents must take steps now to protect their kids from the potential for future financial trouble. While the majority […]
Q and A with Oakland A’s Outfielder Ryan Sweeney
In 2009, just his second full season in Major League Baseball, Oakland Athletics outfielder Ryan Sweeney finished second on the team with a .293 batting average while hitting six home runs, recording 58 RBI’s and stealing six bags. He was […]