It was “Back to School Night” tonight and it was a TOTAL BLAST! Well, no, not really. But it was fairly typical: the sound system didn’t work; the PTA president begged for money and volunteers; the principal introduced the staff; and the meeting room all the parents squeezed into was standing room only because there [...]

Sir Topham Hat: I’m sorry Henry, but you need to get cleaned up, so Bertie will take the brass band to the concert instead of you. …with an implied, “because you are such a worthless, punk-ass bitch of an engine.” Damn. Seriously, that guy has got some passive-aggressive issues.

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When I sat down with my son on Friday, he seemed a little dejected until… Son: Dad, Mom hid the cookies and I can’t find ‘em. Me: Oh? You’ve been looking for them, eh? Son: Yah. But she hid ‘em really well. Me: Hmm. She’s a good hider. Son: Yah. Me: Yah. Anyway, it’s close [...]

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A buddy of mine is in the process of adopting a child from China. He’s started a blog to chart his progress and as a way to help others who may follow him. Of course, I’m sure he’d also appreciate any help or advice you can offer. In any event, it’s going to be a [...]

It’s 8:10 PM and I’m pondering my next move. Our son has gone to extreme lengths to avoid taking a bath tonight. First he tried a simple ploy: Me: Sounds like your sister is done with her bath. Your turn. Son: Uh, I think I still hear water running, Dad. Next, he told me that [...]

Another story from the lovely and talented wife. Honestly, she needs her own blog. Or I need to change my title from author to typist. Last weekend my son developed a slight rash in a sensitive area after an afternoon of swimming. Later that week, the lovely and talented wife took the children shopping and [...]