
…alright, we’re going. OWTK readers may know that I’m no fan of the Disney Corporation but any film that opens “with 45 sublime minutes of almost no dialogue“ is something I’ve got to check out. What a ball-sy move to make a kid’s movie that is incredibly nuanced...
June 27th, 2008 | Hodgepodge | Read More

If nothing else, the past three days have afforded me the opportunity to discover a slice of the Stay At Home Dad lifestyle. It’s remains a big time dream of mine, to be a work at home/stay at home hybrid dad…that would be a WAHSAHHD for those scoring at home.It’s truly been a blast...
June 25th, 2008 | Parenting Blog | Read More

At 10:20 this morning my office phone rang. The area code was local but the number didn’t ring a bell. That’s never a good thing. That kinda call means only one thing – one of my kids has fallen ill and must be collected without delay. Today was the Bear’s turn to spend an...
June 23rd, 2008 | Hodgepodge, Parenting Blog | Read More

You’ll quickly notice three things about Hot Peas ‘N Butter, the popular children’s music group from New York City. First, you will immediately recognize that they have one of the funniest band names in music history. Second, within a few beats you’ll understand that Hot Peas...
June 23rd, 2008 | kid's music reviews | Read More

Congrats to Lindsey! She has won 4 awesome kid’s books. Thanks to all for entering the giveaway…stay tuned for more of ’em.
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June 20th, 2008 | GIVEAWAYS | Read More

As you may or may not know, some 10 years ago I ran an indie rock record label that went on to release a total of five records (3 vinyl and 2 cd). The label was called MindWalk and I started it, in large part, because of a trio called drill for absentee.
Sarge, the hardcore Phillies fan who also...
June 18th, 2008 | kid's music reviews, Philly | Read More

***Thursday P.M. Update*** The pearl is in the wiver! Umm, yeah. The Bear is back at school. She and we have survived field trip numero uno. This was the first day of many more to come of our little girl venturing out into the world with nary a family member in site. Something tells me things will...
June 17th, 2008 | Parenting Blog, Random Toddlering | Read More

Last week was graduation week. Not for the Bear, but for her older classmates – those lucky souls who, thanks to the timing of their birthdays, will be 5 years old before September 1st. They are moving on to the big K – Kindergarten. The Bear was not pleased. She knows she’s smart enough...
June 16th, 2008 | Parenting Blog | Read More