Well, it’s another holiday season, and another Christmas and Hanukah for this blended family of religions and ethnicities, step-mom and boys, Felix and Oscar (characters from Neil Simon’s classic “The Odd Couple”), and so many other differences it makes this dad’s mind boggle. But, there […]
Christmas Eve = Hickory Farms
At our house, every Christmas Eve we have crackers, cheese, and sausage from Hickory Farms. There’s no way to have Christmas Eve without them. This year, the fine folks at Hickory Farms sent our house a little Christmas-Eve-Preview, their “Beef … Continue reading →
Listening to Wine
Those of us who read about wine have likely read a number of experts offer this confusing bon mot: That the only thing that matters in choosing and enjoying a wine is if you like it. That advice usually comes […]
Guide to Buying a Wine Refrigerator
Most people don’t have the room — or the budget — for a dedicated wine cellar, but anyone who likes to keep a supply of wine on hand should consider buying a wine refrigerator. These specialized refrigerators carefully control elements […]
Give a Better Gift
When I was a child, my sister and I treated piles of torn Christmas wrapping paper as if they were freshly fallen leaves — running through them, jumping on them and then helping to throw them in the trash. (Yes, […]
[SPORTS] NFL Power Rankings: Week 13
Team TW LW 1 1 Will the Pats defense lose a step without Brandon Spikes? Probably not. Bill Belichick could mold a can of Busch’s Baked Beans into a pro bowler. 2 3 Newspaper headline that should have been: Terrible […]
4 Style Extras to Make You Look Like a Rock Star
From Brando to Johnny Depp, everyone loves a bad boy — and who’s badder than a rock star? With these style tips, you’ll pass muster in the office while letting the world know you were born to be wild. Keep […]
FITNESS FRIDAY: All Hail the Offseason!
Image credit: rkramer62 Part of our weekly Fitness Friday series. For many weekend warrior athletes, the offseason is often lazy time. And, while you do need to rest, the best athletes are those who use the offseason to their advantage. Much like […]
BlackBerry Tips: Do More in Less Time
You love your BlackBerry smartphone for its reliable push email, intuitive interface, and long-lasting battery. But even seasoned “CrackBerry” owners aren’t likely aware of the many keyboard shortcuts and other tricks that can help save time and irritation. The following […]
[REVIEW] 33Miles Goes Christmas with Believe
The duo 33Miles debuted a few years ago, brought to the national stage by INO Records. Their country-infused style has given them a unique voice in the crowded Christian music marketplace. It also makes their music eminently accessible to listeners […]
Toyota RAV4: Electric Again
The announcement of the highly-anticipated collaboration between Toyota and Tesla Motors — an electric version of the RAV4 crossover utility set for introduction in 2012 — posed more questions than it offered answers. Toyota and Tesla teamed up in what […]
Bored in Our High-Tech and Fast-Paced World
A recent George Will column, “Lost In Electronica” (http://ow.ly/2ve0l), started me thinking about how often kids says they’re bored. “Are you kidding me,” said in my best Robert DeNiro accent! If anything, I find there aren’t enough hours in the day for me to begin to do all that […]
Letter to My Unborn Son, Part Two
Dear Son, F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of my favorite authors, wrote, “In a real dark night of the soul, it is always three o’clock in the morning, day after day.” It’s a little after three o’clock in the morning as […]
Stocking Stuffer Idea: Pewter Warrior Pendants
A great part of being a part of The Father Life community is the chance to find out about and review cool stuff. The pendants offered by the fine folks at Duncroft Masterworks (www.duncroftmasterworks.com) most certainly at at the top […]
A Young Artist, and a Parent’s Lesson
All parents hope to nurture their kid’s talents, but usually they hope it’s a talent they share or one they’d always dreamed of for themselves. This is often a first test for a parent. It sure was for me. I expected with two boys, I’d […]