Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2645. Daddy Chronicles. Toys Break. I don’t remember my toys breaking this often when I was a kid. Aside from the dog’s name, “Uh Oh” might be the most repeated phrase that I hear in my house. And it seems to always come from my son. Don’t get me wrong, my … Read more
I can’t make this up. I won a free cemetery plot. Yes. A place to rest my soulless body for eternity. For free. For me. Let me paint the scene. I was watching my Cleveland Browns who, at that point, we’re winning. Football games are stressful – especially when my team is winning because I … Read more
I accepted a challenge this week to blog every stinking day. I needed that. I hit a rut recently. Bogged down by thoughts of depressing current events, I felt as though I lost my voice a bit. I did have a chance to share my voice, in a big way, in a Buzzfeed piece entitled … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2642. Daddy Chronicles. I’m on track. Rather, I should say I’m on a track. You see, I’m a gymnastics dad (usually my wife takes the kids, but sometimes I do too)., and part of being a gymnastics dad is watching. Actually, most of what I do is watch. I have little … Read more
Thanks to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, who sponsored the campaign, for including dads in this important discussion about family health care. My views are based solely on my experience as a parent, and not as a medical professional. I had a doctor cry at me. Literally. She took my blood pressure and teared up. … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2561. Daddy Chronicles. I have been doing a lot of math homework lately. With the girl moving into the first grade, homework was inevitable. It’s not a lot, don’t get me wrong, but it is math. Math and I don’t get along. I was so bad at math in high school … Read more
I have had a difficult time digesting many of the conversations regarding race that have occurred following the tragic events in Ferguson. I couldn’t put what I was feeling into words. I was at a loss. Then one morning I was driving my daughter to school and I glanced at her in the rear view … Read more
Everybody wants to know Why I sing the blues Yes, I say everybody wanna know Why I sing the blues Well, I’ve been around a long time I really have paid my dues – B.B. King “Why I sing the Blues” Captain’s Log. Daddy Chronicles. Diaper Date 2315. And today I prepare to go back … Read more
Captain’s Log. Diaper Date 2298. Father Christmas Chronicles. There is a common misconception regarding Christmas and children and the “order” of the day. There are a plethora of movies that show the mother and father slumbering peacefully, only to be awoken by two (or more) of the most delightful young cherubs as they gently rouse … Read more
Captain’s Log. Daddy Chronicles. Diaper Date 2287. The Captain doesn’t weigh in much on controversial topics because it just isn’t his bag. However, he is going to meander into one. Briefly. Comically. In defense of Santa Claus. The Captain believes in Santa. Not to say that you have to, truthfully, someone has got to receive … Read more