Introducing Life of Dad's book club! A father's review of my daughter's favorite books. "Puppy Love" by Priddy Books Described as a “baby touch and feel” book, “Puppy Love” delivers on that promise. Each page features a short poem about a dog, as well as a “touch portion” where you [...]
In about a week, my first son will be born. I have compiled two lists this morning while thinking about him. THINGS I HOPE MY SON NEVER DOES Wear his jeans low revealing his underwear (like Justin Bieber). Get his ears pierced and wear one of those earrings that stretches [...]
With the help of our friends on Facebook, today, here is our first 'Life of Dad-lib.' Take a turkey, SMELL it fat, Some of this and some of that. Get some turnips, SING them well, Cook a big BEER in its shell. Now potatoes, CLAMMY and white, Mash till [...]
In part II of my continuing series of Parenting Perils, I bring you a location that was once a bastion of solitude. A place where you can go to have time to gather yourself and to not worry about the chaos and insanity that life can sometimes offer. You would [...]
I went to a local elementary school to find out what kindergarten students are thankful for. Please enjoy.
I recently applied for a job doing freelance copy writing work for LivingSocial.com. They provided 2 locations that they wanted sample writing done for, and done in the style that they typically use to describe the deals. They also wanted a creative cover letter that would catch their eye [...]
Babs said it. I translated it. Then I wrote it in chalk. What word do you think she was trying to say?
Next week is Thanksgiving. This week, I've mailed out my final Thanksgiving cards. Here's to you, cotton farmers of Texas!
Sometimes I think to myself “ Well, at least I’m not a panhandler”. I see these guys and gals all the time at freeway exits and busy intersections. Generally it’s the same guy with the same story sitting in the same spot day in and day out. When I see [...]
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