Now that sounds incredibly insensitive, doesn’t it? Actually, socks are the number one item requested at homeless shelters. Hanes has a goal of donating 1 million socks (that’s 500,000 pair) to the homeless through The Salvation Army this holiday season. … Continue reading →
Help for Parents of Kids with Cerebral Palsy: There’s an App for That
Cerebral Palsy and other conditions that result in children with special needs are being diagnosed earlier these days. That does not really help those once they receive the diagnosis. The hospitals are becoming more able to recommend therapists and channel […]
My Wife Talks Back
No, I’m not writing about my wife talking back to me, but rather giving her a chance to speak her mind after all these columns in which I’ve spoken for her. To be fair (to me), I always run any column about her, by her, […]
[SPORTS] NFL Power Rankings: Week 11
Team TW LW 1 1 Technically, Tom Brady’s haircut is #1 and the Patriots are #2. 2 2 Much like the legendary Joe Jackson, we now have “Shoeless” Brad Smith. 3 3 Falcons DE Kroy Biermann is having a kid […]
FITNESS FRIDAY: Gluttony Is Underrated
Part of our weekly Fitness Friday series. I don’t know about you, but I stuffed my face this Thanksgiving. Turkey, gravy, potatoes, Yuengling, sweet potatos, pork, gravy, stuffing, pie, coffee… another round… food coma set in after that. I’m guessing, […]
I Miss My Best Friend
Do you have a best friend? I’ve grown apart from my closest friend while, at the same time, renewed contact with my oldest friend (since age 4 or 5). I believe it’s an important ingredient in having a balanced social life, whether you’re single or married. Some people […]
Osburn On Tap: Don’t fear the Rodenbach
*Editors Note: Osburn On Tap has been on hiatus ever since July due to an unforeseen surgery and recovery. Worry not, Chris is back and he’ll be right here where you expect him to be during the last week of […]
Thanksgiving Means Thanks and Giving
I love Thanksgiving because it’s a holiday that transcends all religions, all cultures, and all ethnicities. It’s about the basic notion of “giving thanks” and it’s really become a holiday that everyone loves. First, there’s the food. Second, there’s the food. Did I mention the food? How about the turkey? The […]
Eleven Ways to Make Patriotism Cool Again
Patriotism. It’s a thornier word than it used to be. To some, it conjures visions of flag-waving and parades. To many others, though, “patriotism” feels uncomfortably close to arrogance and intolerance—even xenophobia and bigotry. Yes, in the push for political […]
Save Some Cash Without Skimping on Laughs
Pinching pennies these days? I know I am. I came up with some ideas for my fellow dads to help redirect our financial frustration. Let me know if any of this helps. If You Have Boxes, You Can Be A […]
The “Middle School Syndrome”
My “A Dad’s Point-of-View” column is carried all over the world and one of the wonderful peripheral benefits I receive is “virtually” meeting so many wonderful editors, publishers, and web-masters. One of them is Jennifer Jurgens, the news director/executive assistant, at wyomingnetwork.com. They have 17 community websites across Wyoming. She […]
[SPORTS] NFL Power Rankings: Week 10
Team TW LW 1 4 The rotating door at #1 continues. The Pats are back on top after a convincing win over the Stillers. 2 2 The Jets snatched victory out of the jaws of defeat. Not thanks to Nick […]
[SPORTS] Interview with Islanders defender Mark Eaton
New York Islanders defenseman Mark Eaton made his NHL debut during the 2000 season. He found his way into 27 games, but ended up back in the AHL the following season. He spent the next four seasons shuffling between the […]
[SPORTS] NHL Power Rankings – November 18th, 2010
Team Current Prior Record Los Angeles Kings 1 5 12-5-0 LA has allowed a mere six goals in as many games, while piling up 21 over the same span. The league’s 2nd best PK has something to do with that. […]