Team TW LW 1 6 No Roethlisberger? No problem. 2 1 Garret Hartley: From Super Bowl hero to goat in three games. 3 2 Nick Collins, who throws a mouthpiece? Honestly. 4 5 When Dwight Freeney has a sack he […]
[REVIEW] Expecting 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Pregnancy
Michele Hakakha and Ari Brown hit a home run with Expecting 411. My daughter may show up any day now and I greatly appreciated the find-and-read aspect of this text because time is of the essence. I believe all expecting […]
Deans Dip Giveaway coming soon…
We’ll have our own Deans Dip giveaway soon at THE FATHER LIFE, but until then, check out this other contest from Deans on their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/deansdip?v=app_116332755087973 Here’s your chance to be the “Dipster of the Week”. Show us how … Continue reading →
This Old SUX vs Bakfiets
I have an old SUV SUX, and like me it’s getting older, heavier, dumber, lower to the ground, and makes odd noises every time it moves. I used to think it was a pretty good, reliable vehicle (I won’t reveal the make), until the steering box went out at …
The State of Gender Affairs
There’s no question that technology changes faster than most of us yuppies and boomers can handle. I don’t know what the current number of years for technology “generations” is, but I do know that if you have children five or […]
You Always Get More When You Give
A Story of Giving I’ve learned repeatedly in my life that whenever I give to the world, whether by direct action or donations, I get back so much more than the effort or money involved. This is a life lesson […]
[SPORTS] NFL Power Rankings: Week 2
Team TW LW 1 1 #1 in our hearts and still #1 in the rankings. 2 3 The Dolphins may make Darius Rucker cry, but only Clay Matthews makes me cry. 3 6 The Texans are magically delicious. 4 7 […]
[REVIEW] Bro-Jitsu: The Martial Art of Sibling Smackdown
I wish I would have been able to come up with this idea because I am quite jealous that Daniel Wilson is being paid to put these ideas to paper. I thoroughly enjoyed Bro-Jitsu on multiple levels. Having survived my […]
[FROM OUR READERS] Father Island
A few days ago, I received the following mass email message. Well, I’m sure it was intended for my wife, but, since we share lots of stuff, including an email account, I feel entitled to say it was my message, […]
Why Second Marriages Are So Much Harder
One might think that second marriages would be easier and succeed more often than first marriages. At least that might be a first instinctual reaction. But, on reflection and upon learning the statistics, it becomes clear why second (and third, […]
[SPORTS] NFL Power Rankings: Week 1
Team TW LW 1 NR Still #1 after important week one divisional win over Minnesota. 2 NR Not even fender benders can stop Tom Brady. 3 NR Can Marshawn Lynch behave himself if he’s traded to the Pack? 4 NR […]
Being a Teenager Can Be Wonder-Full
It’s so easy to complain about our teens. I know I’m guilty of too often dishing out criticisms, admonishments, and lectures. I worry that my boys might be doing drugs, drinking, or some other peer-pressure stupidity. But, they also deserve […]
[REVIEW] Birth Partner Handbook
With my daughter being mere weeks, hopefully, away I appreciate one whole text being devoted to the birth process. I have read many books on the subject of pregnancy as a whole and I think I am more worried and […]
[FROM OUR READERS] One Day
I wrote this to my son when he was four years old. He’s now thirteen and over the last nine years I’ve tried every day to keep these words in mind. I’ll share them with him when he’s ready to […]
Couples Need Couples
While on a recent vacation, my wife and I had a stimulating discussion with friends about friends. We were enjoying a meal with two other couples and one of the men asked the question, “Have you found many couples that […]