Music Appreciation

When it comes to music and appreciation thereof, I feel sorry for my daughter Poppy having me as a father. I’m just too opinionated (and rather obnoxious) about that art form and I can’t seem to help myself. At home, while I’m composing a white bean chili for dinner,...

Day In The Life

My brother Crazy Eddie: “Little sister, gotta jettison. Binks is calling and I’m late for Turtle 5.” Means: “Hello, older brother. Sorry to cut our conversation short but I have to go. My daughter needs my attention and I don’t want to be tardy for...

Shades of Blue

For many, Easter represents the resurrection of a holy entity and our family is no different, though our special little guy wore no robes and swam through water instead of walking upon it. On Easter, we remember the death of our first and only pet (please bow your...

Girl Powers

A lot has been written lately about Bratz dolls including an article from a writer friend of mine (and new father) who bemoans the fact that Barbie was bad enough with her disproportionate body but at least she held a variety of jobs that included stewardess,...

Chaos Theory

What your child drags into your home can change the course of your life, at least temporarily. I’m not talking about the occasional stray mutt or nasty case of impetigo (although those can really wreck your workweek); in our case, it was a simple song. If I were a...

On Ben-Dad Knee

I called my dad the other night to check on him. His arthritic knee has been bothering him though it hasn’t slowed him down one hobble. I’ve grown accustomed to Ben’s refusal to admit that he’s getting older even though an injury like his should make him want to sit...