My teen son got a job! Amazing! It took over a year of searching by foot and on the Internet, applying countless times, and uncharacteristic persistence and follow through. It was not easy. He experienced some unfair treatment and he also hurt himself in […]
[Osburn On Tap] Strange Brews
It’s time to get a little wacky. As Frank Reynolds would say, “I don’t know how many years in this Earth I’ve got left. I’m gonna get real weird with it”. I’m tired of the normal every day beer and […]
Good Guys and Bad Guys
I was amazed at the debate that followed Bin Laden’s death about whether it was all right to celebrate his death. Excuse me? A mass-murdering psychopath bent on the destruction of all Western society and the murders of innocents without […]
My Teenager Drives
I put off enabling my son to drive for as long as I could, but he passed the driver’s test on his third try and succeeded in getting his grades up to our agreed-upon level. I couldn’t delay it any […]
The Joy of Meeting People
Meeting people in real life, in person, is cool. I write and speak a greatbout technology and social interaction. It’s my belief that modern technology offers wondrous things but, as with just about everything, there is a down side. That “down side” […]
It’s not half & half
When I receive an email with an opening line like, “Most new moms agree that breast is best,” I automatically file it under the “this is an email meant for mom bloggers that somehow found its way to The Father […]
Go FISHIN’!: Part 4 – How to Fish With Little Kids
Going fishing with kids is not like going fishing with grownups. It’s a whole different ballgame, and for an enjoyable outing for both kids and dad, you better plan ahead. Where do you fish with little one? Small kids belong […]
[REVIEW] Team Logo Headphones & Speakers from iHip
The folks over at Zeikos Electronics recently added NFL and MLB team branded editions to their iHip line of headphones and speakers. They sent two of their items over to The Father Life for review – a pair of New […]
You Hurt My Feelings
Those four words — “You hurt my feelings” — are my least favorite words to hear from my wife. I’d rather hear, “I love you?” What’s most difficult about those four words is that you can’t deny them. Feelings are […]
Get ready for a student driver
The next school year is around the corner, and with it comes a fresh batch of driver’s ed students, eager to gain that teenage rite of passage: the driver’s license. If you’ve been contemplating your teen’s future on the road […]
I Want It NOW!
When I was a kid, my birthday excursion each year was a trip to Disneyland. This was back-in-the-day when Disneyland was not only fun, but not overly crowded. It was also when they sold tickets that were labeled “A” through “E,” with the “E-ticket” being for the better rides, […]
BOOK REVIEW: New Home for Lost Thing in “Lost & Found”
The Academy Award nominated short film “The Lost Thing” has found its way into a new book by author and illustrator Shaun Tan. The New York Times bestselling author presents a collection of three short stories in Lost & Found […]
My Rookie Dad Mistake
With five kids of my own, I’m no rookie dad. But… I AM a rookie dad when it comes to raising a teenager! And last week, I had one of those “Dad Fail” moments with my 13-year-old son. I’ll share […]
[REVIEW] Captain America: The First Avenger
Nostalgia With a Pinch of Fantasy Makes for A Great “Avengers” Set Up Captain America: The First Avenger (MPAA rating: PG-13) Cast:Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell , Sebastian Stan, Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Dominic Cooper Directed by: Joe Johnston Captain […]
Go FISHIN’! Part 3: Gear Up!
So you decided to take the kids out for some free fish. But what exactly do you need to pack in the old family truckster? Rod and reel? Tackle box? Fishing can be dangerous. There’s sunburn, skeeter bites, and a […]