My son graduated from high school this year. In the fall, he’s going to college. For some reason, I did not grasp the significance of his high school graduation during the event itself. Maybe it was the intense crowds and […]
Nine Great Ways to Involve Your Kids in Your Next DIY Project
Does your child recognize the type of screwdriver you use as readily as the type of iPod he or she can buy? In today’s high-tech world, hands-on skills get short shrift. Shop class has been replaced with social media education, […]
The Novel of Having Kids
What’s your favorite novel? Do you like Grisham? Prefer historical fiction? Romance? Epics? I’ve loved a lot of the great epic novels such as Herman Wouk’s WWII books, The Winds of War and War and Remembrance. I also liked great […]
Killer Griller: You’ll never look at shrimp on the barbie the same way again
There are two types of men in this world: Those who love to grill and those who don’t. I used to fall into that second category, and I will tell you why. Because I had crappy grills. Tiny table-top Hibachis. […]
Get Olympics-worthy Facial Hair
People get all sorts of inspiration from Olympic athletes — not least when it comes to their facial hair. According to master barber Gary Clark, executive director and general manager of Manhattan barbershop BBRAXTON, athletes rank as high as actors […]
Coach Ludwig
A lousy youth baseball player finds himself as a cheerleading teeball coach I have no business being a coach. I was never much of an athlete. I have no sporting skills to impart. And yet, I earned the title of […]
Father’s Day: Things I’ve Loved and Learned as a Dad
Now that my first-born is going to college, passed his 18th birthday milestone, and I’ve been a dad for nearly two decades, it’s time with this Father’s Day to reflect on some highs and lows of my dad-journey! Without a […]
[OPINION] A Controversial Take on Father’s Day
It seems to me that while Mother’s Day is akin to the Super Bowl, Father’s Day is more like a junior high scrimmage. If you’re skeptical, just look at the statistics. Last year Americans spent $5.2 billion more celebrating mom […]
A Father’s Day Challenge
As we head into Father’s Day weekend, I’d like to challenge you as a dad with something my wife and I were discussing last night. How is your emotional relationship with each of your children? Huh?! I had to give […]
[SPORTS] Q&A With Los Angeles Clippers Forward Caron Butler
“He’s our best dresser, he doesn’t miss a practice, he doesn’t complain and really he’s been our most consistent guy.” That’s what Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach Vinny Del Negro learned about Caron Butler this season. But, there’s a lot […]
[OSBURN ON TAP] It’s All In The Mix
So, you don’t like to drink your whiskey on its own and you like to add some ice and sour mix. Maybe you can’t stomach the taste of tequila by itself and you like to add it to margarita mix […]
So you’re gonna be a dad…
Must-have advice for the first-time dad-to-be Congratulations! You’re about to become a dad. From now until the minute you snip the cord on your little bundle of joy, a lot of changes are coming your way. While moms-to-be get lots […]
[FROM THE EDITOR] And here we are again at Father’s Day
We’ve nearly arrived at Father’s Day. It’s just a week away now, not that anyone will give you the opportunity to miss that point. Every store has Father’s Day specials. Commercials and direct mail remind us of it, too. I’m […]
2012 Father’s Day Gift Guide
I have the greatest Father’s Days gifts come from here over the years. My wife and kids always make me feel especially loved and appreciated with these unique finds, which is impressive given that they make me feel that on […]
[REVIEW] MIB franchise still delivers with Men In Black 3
[box type=”alert” icon=”none”] Men in Black III (MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sci-fi action violence and brief suggestive content) Cast: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin Director: Barry Sonnenfeld [/box] Agents J, K, and K (?) are back in the […]