Monthly Archives: March 2013

A child’s misdeeds lead to a heart-melting question

My least favorite part of parenting is punishing my children. As any doting dad worth his weight in ice cream sprinkles, I like to believe that Celeste and Gavin are perfect and can do no wrong. But then the sound … Continue reading

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‘Spring Breakers’ is a world away from Disney

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I might be a prude. I’ve never considered myself one before, but it smacked me in the face a couple of weeks ago when I heard the first rumblings about “Spring Breakers,” a new independent movie starring two actresses my … Continue reading

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Another victory in my battle with CFLs

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I feel like Charlie when he opened the candy bar and found a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Of course, the ticket I hold isn’t golden, and it won’t grant me access to what is arguably my … Continue reading

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Who’s your pick in About.com’s Readers’ Choice Awards?

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I could never be on American Idol. I just don’t have the patience to wait in line for hours for the chance to sing acapella in front of Randy Jackson and his fellow judges. As an engaged father of two … Continue reading

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