Significant fringe benefits
Tonight Elysha and I had dinner with Allison, a former student who was in my class for second and third grade. After dinner she helped me choose the date for…
New favorites
My father-in-law, who has found a new career as a fashion photographer for my mother-in-law’s eBay business, takes some of the best photos of my daughter, and this latest batch…
“Nice guy” is the kiss of death
Worst thing you can say about a man: He’s a nice guy. He has a good heart. These are the default compliments assigned to the weak, the intellectually incapable and…
And the winner is?
Weezer's first gig was opening for Keanu Reeves' band. I’m not quite sure who should feel worse about this.
There is only one appropriate and respectful time to host a toddler’s birthday party and to say otherwise is just stupid and poopy
Blessed be the parents who schedule their toddlers birthday party for 10:00 AM on a Saturday morning. There are so many good things about this decision, most specifically the respectful…
You can celebrate Bin Laden’s death, but only if your celebration conforms to the celebratory bell curve
I first learned about the death of Osama Bin Laden on Twitter. An hour later I watched the President speak on television. Since then, I have listened to Americans react…
4 truths about sneakers
I bought a new pair of sneakers last night, which led me to the following sneaker-related observations: 1. By the time a man is 30-years old, there is no further…
Too much information prior to peeing
This was the sign on the door of a restroom that I used today. While the sentiment seems a little extreme (Wash your hands or die!), I was more concerned…
I have failed as a teacher
The birth of my children have made me a much better teacher. Had you asked me prior to parenthood if this would be the case, I would have said that…
All My Children and my mom
My memories of the time I spent with my mother during childhood are limited. I grew up in a small farm town in Massachusetts and spent most of my free…
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