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A reminder from my daughter: Pets are part of the family
I often wring my hands over what gift to buy Karen no matter the occasion, mostly because no gift I buy could ever truly represent my feelings toward my wife of 12 years and the mother of my two children. … Continue reading
Teaching ‘personal safety’ is my job, but schools play a role
I will never understand how some adults can be so void of morality that they sexually abuse children. In fact, I loathe the thought that my kids could one day fall prey to such a heinous act. Our pediatrician surprised … Continue reading
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Teaching a child to ride a bike is easy when they do it themselves
I loved riding my bike as a child. Feeling the wind flow through my hair as I pedaled as fast as my wiry legs would allow gave me the first sense of freedom I can remember. I want my children … Continue reading
Book review: ‘First-Time Dad’ is a keeper for all dads
More than 10 years have passed since I learned I would be a dad, but I will never forget the mix of joy, excitement and trepidation that came with the anticipation of becoming a father. It’s the cliched feeling we … Continue reading
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My date with my daughter
Few dates of my life stand out as memorable, but I hope the one I had on May 14 ranks up there with the first date I had with my wife 15 years ago. Of course, the differences between the … Continue reading
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A date with my daughter
I remember staring down at a plastic stick resting on the bathroom counter waiting for a pink line to appear. The line itself was small (no more than an inch long) and barely visible, but it represented a huge change … Continue reading
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The body slam that shook the world
Casey Heynes has become an Internet sensation, not a bad feat for a teenage Australian boy who told a television reporter that he has been bullied most of his life. But that life is over. No one will ever bully … Continue reading
An afternoon at the arcade isn’t necessarily a waste of time
I grew up in a generation that embraced arcade games, but never came down with a full-fledged case of Pac-Man Fever. Not that I didn’t try, mind you. I blew my share of quarters on Pac-Man, Galaga, Centipede, Donkey Kong, … Continue reading
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My Sweet 16 is a pound of chocolate with ears
I feel like an outsider this time of year. Everyone is talking about how their bracket is doing, and I sit silently wondering why they are worried about a small piece of medal that supports a bookshelf. I hear the … Continue reading
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How much ‘Star Wars’ is too much?
The 8-year-old in me will never grow tired of “Star Wars.” He will always remember standing in long lines during the summer of 1977 to watch the greatest hero in movie history save the galaxy from the evil clutches of … Continue reading