Archive for July 2013
Something appropriate to bite
My wife is bitten so often by our son that she told me she feels like she in in an abusive relationship with him. At least we found something for him to bite that’s much more appropriate.
Read MoreWhy am I willing to look less presentable than my female counterparts?
All may be true, or none may be true. You tell me. I have worn the grubbiest of clothes for Skype chats with book clubs, whereas my female author friends, based upon a sample of recent tweets and Facebook posts, would never think of doing such a thing. Is it because I am a man…
Read MoreAre the machine guns really necessary?
My son was sitting in the waiting room at the doctor’s office, playing with this tow truck. It looked cute, with large eyes in the windshield and a smile on the bumper. Then he pressed down on the roof of the cap, and out popped a twin pair of machine guns from the sides.…
Read MoreKissing a hippo
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s mascot is William the hippopotamus. My son loves William. He kisses him all the time. ALL THE TIME. He’s also more than willing to chuck him to the pavement as well, as he does here. It’s a complex relationship, I guess.
Read MoreQuarter-Life Crisis?
Is she for real? No one gets to claim a quarter-life crisis. There’s no such thing. The self absorption required to complain that your twenties aren’t what you envisioned them to be is astounding. When did this vision even take take place? After the prom? During freshman bio class? Did she really expect her teenage…
Read MoreAdmirable ignorance
When my wife arrived at the dentist office yesterday afternoon, the hygienist said, “Did you hear? It’s a boy!” She had no idea who or what the woman was talking about. I love her so much. In fact, I’m adding this to my next list of 99 reasons that I love Elysha Dicks.
Read MoreWant to tell a story at the next Speak Up?
We have some exciting news for you in regards to our upcoming Speak Up storytelling events. First, in case you haven’t marked your calendars, our next two events will take place on Saturday, September 28 and Saturday, November 9 at Real Art Ways in Hartford, Connecticut. Both events begin at 7:00 PM. The format for…
Read MoreLoves him some Pat the Bunny
His sister loved Pat the Bunny when she was a little girl, but it’s entirely possible that my son loves the book a bit more. My favorite part of this video is when he smells the flowers. I had no idea that he even understood how his nose worked, let alone understanding the purpose of…
Read MoreWatch this instead. Please. You’ll be so happy that you did.
I took a lot of flack (and quite a bit of praise) for my position on the attention given to the royal baby. My position is essentially this: Shut up. It’s a freakin’ prince in a twenty-first century monarchy that shouldn’t exist. Thanks to this child’s genetic background and his ancestors’ ability to maintain power…
Read MoreFuture ethicist? Attorney? Negotiator? Either way, it’s trouble for me.
Me: You need to start cleaning up your toys by yourself. Clara: But Dad, at school, we all work together to clean up our mess. Things always go better when you work together. Me: Yes, Clara, but this isn’t my mess. You made it. Clara: But Dad. At school we help clean up even if…
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