Erik Compton was born in Miami, Florida where he learned the game of golf. At one point Erik was the number one junior golfer in the United States and the 1998 AJGA Rolex Junior Player of the Year. He accepted a scholarship to play golf for the University of Georgia, [...]
Our 2 year old daughter, Kali, seemed like she was coming down with a bug. No big deal. We met the usual fussiness and whining with some Chinese herbs that usually take care of anything before it ever gains traction. Yet, she still had a slight temperature when we [...]
I think it was around 1991 or 1992, when my Dad got frustrated with me because I didn't take out the trash, as I was probably consumed playing Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past or the new Sonic the Hedgehog. I remember him picking up the trash, [...]
Dad/Daughter Road Trip to see the Premiere of Billie Joe Armstrong’s Starring Role in the Pro Dad Film Geezer by Edward A. Shaw As your children mature, they often influence your musical taste. This would be the case with my daughter Sarah introducing me to Green Day. She loves them. [...]
Introducing new heroes and villains to the LEGO Star Wars universe, the animated television series "LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures" will premiere MONDAY, JUNE 20 (10:00 a.m. EST) on Disney XD. Set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, the action comedy series [...]
As a dad of twins (boy and girl), I always told myself that I would, to the best of my ability, treat my children equally and not succumb to gender stereotypes or conformity. They wear all colors, not just pink and blue, and they both play with all available toys, [...]
I’m sorry. I could have handled myself better. You might want to stop reading now, because that’s all that should be said. Apologies are supposed to stand on their own, but I’m going to vent and ruin the apology with explanation. When you stumbled up to me, I was in [...]
What mad pursuit? What struggle to escape? What pipes and timbrels? What wild ecstasy? As a recent transplant to the West from a famous Eastern metropolis known for its tall buildings, museums, and bars that stay open until 4 am, I’ve been longing to foment some party insurrection over [...]
There are many different kinds of surprises awaiting first time dads so we asked the amazing Life of Dad community, “What's something that’s surprised you about fatherhood?” Of course no one should be caught off guard by the parade of midnight feedings and sleepless nights after bringing home a new [...]
Heard a Good Dad Joke Lately? We Have! We don’t always know where they come from but we know for certain that when they come out of a dad’s mouth these jokes are equal parts hilarious and awkward for kids to hear. Are dad jokes terrible in a good way [...]
