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...

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...

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...

…yeah, I know.  The summer is 1/2-way through and I’m only now suggesting (well, sorta demanding) that you buy a particular workbook for your kid.  What can I say, the 100 degree temps are slowin’ me down.  Better late than never? The Original Summer Bridge Activities workbook series...

Whether you’re a fan of music, American history, childhood memories, or you simply love spinning around in a circle whilst on a hand painted wooden horse, you must visit the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in North Tonawanda, NY. The Allan Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is located 30 minutes...

We just got back.  And I’m ready to leave again. I was inspired to compile this list thanks to our just completed, long-weekend road trip across our home state that was extended by 1 day after we discovered unexpected fun in the middle sections of Pennsylvania, namely Del Grosso Amusement Park...