Quick Thoughts: On Becoming a Parent (and Staying True to Yourself)

There are an overwhelming number of items to consider upon discovering a baby inside your belly (or for guys, discovering that a certain little someone will soon call you ‘dada’…then pee on you). One thing that, it seems to me, is too-often overlooked by newly-minted or expecting parents is the importance of staying true to yourself. Now, if your a heroin addict; do not stay true to that...

Quick Thoughts: On Becoming a Parent (and Staying True to Yourself)

July 29th, 2010 | Musings on Parenting | Read More

The Gustafer Yellowgold Video Contest

PHOTO: TODD CHALFANT Dress up like Gustafer, stage a scene with your little yellow fella plush toy, sing & dance to a Yellowgold tune – do anything Gustafer-related, record it on video and you may be one of three to win a GY prize pack featuring a boneless Gusty action figure and a DVD/CD set...

The Dirty Sock Funtime Band – DVD Review

The Dirty Sock Funtime Band is a psychedelic mashup of Aerosmith, the B-52’s, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and The Monkees custom built for the Spongebob generation. The band’s inaugural DVD contains the 1st three episodes of their music video and humorous skit-based TV show; a well paced,...

July 28th, 2010 | OWTK DVD REVIEWS, OWTK Kid's Music Reviews | Read More

Todd McHatton – Sundays at the Rocket Park CD Review

The Sound: Contemporary indie pop-rock with Harry Nilsson’s “The Puppy Song” & “Spaceman” as the musical template and author William Steig as a lyrical muse. In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: David Tobocman, The Jellydots Best Moments: The meaning of “Green Eleven”...

July 27th, 2010 | Best New Kid's Music, OWTK Kid's Music Reviews | Read More

Quick Thoughts: A Dad’s Most Important Job

Sometimes a dad’s job isn’t to offer advice or bits of wisdom gathered along his own journey. No, sometimes a dad’s most important job is nothing more than extending a hand to help his daughter up off the unforgiving gravel as she learns to roller skate. The Bear on skates, with nothing...

July 26th, 2010 | Musings on Parenting | Read More

Out Without The Kids: Newport Folk Fest 2010

The Bear has experienced 4 Newport Folk Fests in her 6+ years. Her fifth is going to have to wait until at least 2011. The Bear at 5 months, enjoying her 1st Newport Folk Fest (2004). The Mrs. and I, thanks to my folks taking our girls for a long weekend, are flying up to Newport, RI sans children...

July 26th, 2010 | Musings on Parenting, So Much Time So Little To Do | Read More