As a direct result of me being a stay-at-home Dad, I was called up from the reserves to fight in a combat situation. The grocery store. If I were to describe my shopping method before having kids, it would be tactical with a pinch of OCD. Getting in and out of the store in record time is … [Read more...] about The Battle Of Grocery Hill.
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DAD VS. DOG #1: Sophie The Giraffe.
A lot of people think that getting a dog before you have kids is a great move. Canines certainly aren't as complicated as infants, but they do force you to understand what it might be like to have someone depend on you and the responsibility of keeping them alive. The upside is love and … [Read more...] about DAD VS. DOG #1: Sophie The Giraffe.
A History Of Tailgating.
The evolution of tailgating continued after I became a Dad. What originally started as an underground subculture, had pushed it's way into the mainstream. In high school, for me, tailgating was a couple of guys huddled around the tailgate of my '85 Ford Ranger at the Hosensack railroad tracks, … [Read more...] about A History Of Tailgating.
Hit Me With Your Best Shot.
My memories of the pediatrician are few, but the ones that I do have are very distinct. Whether it was a yearly check-up, immunizations or a sick visit, my Mom (a nurse) was, by default, better equipped than my Dad to accompany us to the doctor. Plus, like a lot of us, my Dad's kryptonite was … [Read more...] about Hit Me With Your Best Shot.
Houston, We Have A Problem.
My first day back at work after the holiday was a rude awakening. Within a few hours of being at the office, I found that my company had decided to take a less aggressive approach in scripted development and ultimately changed their direction. With that, I was out of a job. I had worked in … [Read more...] about Houston, We Have A Problem.
Cousin Eddie, Yuengling And Pierogies.
After stuffing myself with hash-brown casserole and cheese grits for almost two weeks in Atlanta, we headed back to the airport to fly north, to Philadelphia, to see my parents and one of my brothers. Once again, we caught a lucky break and Ava slept like a mummy in her sling during the entire … [Read more...] about Cousin Eddie, Yuengling And Pierogies.
