MISTA COOKIE JAR ULTRAMAGNETIC UNIVERSAL LOVE REVOLUTION My oldest daughter is at that age. You know the one, when a young girl is usually overcome by the pop music pool’s shallow end. In fact, her 2nd grade class science song this year is set to the beat of “I’ve Got […]
What do I get for being early? An extra long wait, that’s what. And me doesn’t like any waits, let alone those of the elongated variety. Yet there we were, in the lobby of the dentist at 5:50pm for dual 6:00pm appointments. While we waited, until 6:25pm I should add […]
In most every conceivable way, ’tis better to spend one’s weekdays at home than at a job. There is, however, one class of people who conspire to make the above statement false. The evil, pamphlet pushing, sales talking, won’t take no for an answer clan known as solicitors. This afternoon, […]
**You heard the review on NPR’s All Things Considered, now read my take on The Okee Dokee Brothers’ Can You Canoe?** THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS CAN YOU CANOE? One’s relationship with their music collection is about as personal as it gets. I’m able to mark transformative moments in my life […]
We are throwing a very loosely-conceived castle party for the Mouse in a few weekends. This wickedly cool wizard castle moonbounce will be inflated in our backyard, pb&j sandwiches will be cut into the shapes of crowns, and the birthday cake will be a 3-tiered castle with steeples, windows, and […]
I got me some teeth issues. Not traveling carnival-quality teeth issues, but issues nonetheless. This matter has been discussed before here. Try as I might, and I do twice daily, the teeths they end up yellow in spots. I’d need a dental hygienist on retainer to keep the spicy brown […]
You probably think it’s damn near impossible for an at-home dad to call out of work sick. It is the one job that doesn’t afford such luxuries, you might say. You’d be wrong. ********** The Mouse already spends her Tuesdays and Thursdays in a Pre-K class. When I need want […]
I’m beyond excited to see a Disney film. [Phew] It’s going to take me some time to come to grips with that statement. But hell, Disney Pixar has made what appears to be a movie with a strong female character, a fiery redheaded princess named Merida who wants to change […]
