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Huggies hears our cries over sexist ad campaign
So I was wrong. Just five days ago in this blog post, I doubted Huggies would hear the cries of parents who were complaining about the sexist nature of its “ultimate dad” diaper-test ad campaign, and change course. (You can … Continue reading
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The Web alights against Huggies’ ‘ultimate test’
I’m glad I’m not alone. Sitting on the couch several weeks ago mindlessly watching television, I thought I was the only one offended by a Huggies commercial that portrayed dads as a bunch of buffoons. Well, I’m taking some liberties … Continue reading
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No parent is safe when this disease strikes
The time has come for the health care industry in America to acknowledge an alarming epidemic that is threatening the livelihood of every child in this grand land, as well as the sanity of us parents, with solutions like Protein … Continue reading
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Why is Dad ‘the ultimate test’ for diapers?
I can’t remember the last time I changed a diaper, so I pay little attention to diaper commercials. But I noticed one the other day and took great offense to it, which is no small feat given that I don’t … Continue reading
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The keyword is … TagCrowd.com
I can’t count the number of times I’ve tweaked my resume in the last month, but it’s more than I have in the previous 20 years. Turns out that was mistake, according to the career counselors at the Professional Outplacement … Continue reading
The keyword is … er, your guess is as good as mine
How many keywords does it take to find a job? That sounds like the setup of a bad joke told between co-workers during happy hour on a random Thursday, but I’m finding it’s reality in today’s job market. A lot … Continue reading
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How losing a job is like losing a tooth
I’m unemployed. I haven’t said those words since Nirvana and Pearl Jam tapped a bulging vein of teen angst 20 years ago and bled it to platinum record sales, but I’m OK with it. Really, I am. Granted, back in … Continue reading
The beginning of something new
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Oh, I’m sure I’ve made one or two in my 43 years wandering this planet, but I gave up such folly so long ago I can’t remember ever making one. It’s not because I’m … Continue reading
A beautiful daughter gives me plenty to worry about
I recently discovered a Dove commercial that, as a dad to an 8-year-old girl, gives me pause. It’s called “Evolution,” and shows the 60-second transformation of an average-looking woman with straggly hair and a blemished face into a billboard knockout who … Continue reading
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Lessons in losing for a 5-year-old
No one likes losing, but the way we handle loss says almost as much about our character as how we behave when we win. I find teaching that concept to my 5-year-old son more difficult than draining a bathtub with … Continue reading