After reading my dear friend Chuck’s account of his colonoscopy, I was reminded of an event that will forever be etched into my brain. Although
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Where Have All the Cartoons Gone?
I have an two year old son, and years from now when he is getting ready for school or just getting home from school, I
Read moreWhy I Don’t Have Kids
I’ve compiled a list of reasons why we don’t have kids. Here they are: Kids are money-leeching, whiny little germ factories. Ask any parent. So
Read moreThe Cheese Touch
Last night at dinner my boys, aged 7 and 9, started doing something called “The Cheese Touch”. With fingers crossed, they would poke each other
Read moreThe Next Generation
No, this is not a Star Trek diatribe comparing and contrasting the numerous iterations of the series, movies, favorite captains, sexiest aliens or worst plotlines.
Read moreFirsts and Seconds
We go through thousands of firsts in our lives. The first kiss, the first love, the first time you saw an acid base reaction, wait
Read moreFat Guy Runs a 5K
Back in February, right around my 38th birthday, my oldest son told me that he wanted me to run my town’s “Father’s Day 5K”. Initially,
Read moreThey Grow Up So Fast
I have two children. My daughter is seven and my son is four. I have the “rich man’s family” but I am still waiting in
Read moreFrom the Mouths of Babes
If you’ve read my bio, you’ll know that I have 5 kids. No, I’m not Mormon or an orthodox Jew. Yes, I know what causes
Read morePsycho Circus
Recently, I loaded up the family truckster and took my wife and 5 kids, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law and their 3 kids, my parents and
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