Monthly Archives: August 2010

Time begins on the first day of school

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

All due respect to Washington Post columnist Thomas Boswell, who published an excellent collection of his baseball columns under the title “Why Time Begins on Opening Day” (and who was one of the reasons this writer wanted to try and … Continue reading →

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When it comes to parenting and sports metaphors, I’m taking my talents to South Beach

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

More proof that dads love sports, and love to describe fatherhood in sports terms. Continue reading →

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Pitcher’s count

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

No matter how good you are at the plate, having a kid always puts you behind in the count. Continue reading →

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Dad Life

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

This has apparently been on the interwebs for some time now but I thought it was worth sharing. Hat tip to my neighbor Josh, who I hope to have contributing guest posts here one day — he has a 3-month-old … Continue reading →

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Imagining my daughter as a Van Morrison song

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

My Beautiful Wife has become a pretty hardcore runner over the past year, knocking out 10ks in her sleep and training for and finishing a half-marathon in the spring. She’s asked me to run with her and like any sane … Continue reading →

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Simply the best

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

Sixty years ago today, the best damn Dad in the whole world married the best damn Mom in the whole world. I will fight you to the death on this one, so just come along for the ride. Sadly, my … Continue reading →

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Why Daddy Drinks: Reason No. 1 – To celebrate

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

For a few great moments, his daughter “got it” just like he “got” the music that has mattered most to him for so long. Continue reading →

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Top 10 memorable fathers, Part II: Phil Dunphy, meet Atticus Finch

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

Here’s the second half of my list, Top 10 Most Memorable Pop Culture Fathers. Click here to see Nos. 10 through 6. 5. Bryan Mills/Liam Neeson (Taken): How many fathers have sat around drinking beers and talked about what they’d … Continue reading →

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She was born in a small town, and she lives in a small town

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

I love living in a small town. I love that I know people on the borough council and guys who work for the public works department. Even though the place isn’t Mayberry, it sure has some elements of that kind … Continue reading →

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Top 10 memorable fathers, Part I: Marlin, Superman and The Man

Posted on August 12, 2010 by

What would a blog be if it didn’t have some kind of list associated with it? With that, I thought I’d put together a list of my Top 10 Most Memorable Pop Culture Fathers. Here’s the first half of the … Continue reading →

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