The story of Emma Sullivan is one of my favorites of the year. Sullivan is the eighteen year old high school student who tweeted that Kansas Governor Sam Brownback "sucked"…
Me: Do you want me to cuddle you, Clara? Clara: No, Daddy! I need to cry and be sad! By myself! My daughter is prone to reveling in her own…
Not all accomplishments are equal, and not all accomplishments are duly recognized for what they are worth. For example, consider the driver’s license examination. When you pass that test and…
The New York Times reports that “millions of American schoolchildren are receiving free or low-cost meals for the first time as their parents, many once solidly middle class, have lost…
Here's the best way to tell someone that your wife is pregnant: While playing poker with a close friend, wait until he has a difficult and expensive decision to make.…
My daughter is constantly reaching into the night sky and asking if I can help her reach the stars. It was cute at first, but the metaphorical weight of the…
The difference between men and women: A buddy sends an invitation to me and a dozen other close friends inviting us to a party where he will be serving beer…
With just one month left to complete my New Year’s resolutions, I have started crossing off those items that are complete. The following is my progress through November. 1. Lose…
The doctor reports that this is currently located in my wife’s womb. It’s due to come out in late May. We told Clara last night. She informed me that it’s…
This is the kind of gift that isn’t right for everyone, and it might not go over well with the boy’s parents, but here’s a possible holiday gift idea that…
