A friend of mine asked me a simple question not too long ago. “Dave, when is the last time that you were really happy?” I gave the question some thought, and the honest answer was somewhat alarming to me. The […]
Reviving Common Sense
“These are the times that try men’s souls.” These simple words by Founding Father Thomas Paine were read to the Continental army in the opening months of the American Revolution shortly before the Battle of Trenton in December of 1776. […]
Note From the Editor
After a temporary hiatus to deal with issues in my company and family, I am back with as a regular contributor. I invite each of our readers to submit their ideas to dbaldwin@thefatherlife.com about what types of content you would […]
The Haircut: Remembering Our Veterans
Like many mornings, I was in a hurry today. My son needed a ride to school instead of walking, and I had to get my younger son to daycare so that I could hurry and get a haircut before work. […]
Why You Should Worry About the Future of Healthcare
Turn on the news and watch about 5 minutes. Chances are that unless you tuned in to the local sports roundup, that you heard at least one story about health. Even if you were listening to the local sports roundup, […]
[BOOK REVIEW] Pacify Me: A Handbook for the Freaked-Out New Dad
Here at The Father Life we embrace the idea that “becoming a dad doesn’t mean that you stop being a guy.” Chris Mancini’s new book, Pacify Me: A Handbook for the Freaked-Out New Dad, captures that idea to the letter. […]
Bollé and Serengeti’s Fall Sunglasses: TFL puts them to the test
Fall is upon us, and the guys here at The Father Life have tested out some of the new fall sunglasses from Serengeti and Bollé eyewear. Both manufacturers have a big selection of styles that are sure to be popular […]
Big Brother: Coming to a City Near You
Imagine the perfect society. You know, the type where everyone is happy, everyone has a job, there is no crime, and the government watches every move you make. Sound a little bit “Orwellian?” Good, because it is. Sound far-fetched? Well […]
The Great Healthcare Debate: What’s the Solution?
The honeymoon for President Obama has come to an end. After Obama’s summer vacation at Martha’s Vineyard and Camp David, the President faces some daunting tasks as the year comes to a close. The ideological notions of hope and change […]
President Obama’s Speech in School: Should Your Kids Watch?
The White House has stirred up a lot of controversy in the recent days with plans to air a speech from President Obama to all school children. The speech is scheduled for Tuesday of this coming week when most schools […]
The Swine Flu Vaccine: Worth the Risk?
You can’t turn on the news or read the headlines without seeing information about the H1N1 virus, aka, “swine flu.” Swine flu isn’t anything new; H1N1 was first attributed to a major flu pandemic in 1918. However, it is debated […]
The Lion Sleeps Tonight: A Look at the Late Ted Kennedy
This week marked the end of an era in American politics. The passing of Edward “Ted” Kennedy wasn’t a surprise; he had been diagnosed with brain cancer in May of 2008 and has been largely absent from the Senate floor […]
Censorship in China: Firsthand Experience
Censorship is an issue that is rarely considered in Western culture. We can turn on any variety of news sources and hear or see the news presented from liberal, conservative, independent or almost any other perspective. In many foreign countries […]
Failing Marks: Stimulus Bill Report Card
The $787 billion dollar stimulus bill that was signed into law on February 17 promised to include help for the hardest hit areas of the economic crisis, according to President Obama. While the effects of the stimulus bill are still […]
The 150th Anniversary of the Box Score
Baseball has been regarded as America’s pastime for over 150 years. Journalists back in the 1850’s regarded baseball as America’s game. Whether you are a big time baseball fan or not, most everyone is familiar with the box score. The […]