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Operation Dinner Out
I recently read a story in one of my wife’s magazines that predicted by the end of the next decade,…
The Reluctant Olympian
Basketball season at our house has nothing to do with Kobe Bryant or the NBA. What gets our blood pumping…
Dad Education
If you had to locate Finland on the map, would you bet your mortgage on your geography prowess? If you…
The Last Picture Show
Autumn. Back to school. And, sure as No. 2 pencils and spiffy new backpacks, Picture Day is not too far…
My Final "At Bat"
My final at-bat resulted in a standup triple. Unfortunately, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3 were busy that night and didn’t record…
Tipping Point
Anyone who’s ever waited a table, worked a valet stand or serviced a client in a multitude of ways knows…
Uh Oh, Here Comes Summer
As family vacations go, I’ve led a charmed life. Beach trips, lake respites, city explorations and recession stay-cations—you name it….
Texas, Our Texas
I know what you’re saying to yourself right about now: “Why the heck do I live in a place that’s…
Daddy Dearest
Hi, I’m Gayle … don’t tell the old ball and chain, but I’ve decided to commandeer his humor column while…
Mother-in-Law Mockery (Not Me)
"My mother-in-law has great balance. She has chips on both shoulders.” “What does your mother-in-law call her broom? Basic transportation.”…
Movin' on Up
It didn’t hit me until about 30 minutes into the presentation. There were people on stage droning on about some…
Have You Heard the One About …
Once, when Cristina was 5 and we were still freaked out about how to raise a child with special needs,…
Money Moments
One of the few positives to come out this draining economic meltdown is that my kids are asking questions about…
Just Say No (and No, and No)
There was a time when most words wouldn’t come to Cristina. Mild cerebral palsy had left her a little loose-lipped…
What's In a Name?
Whew, I’m glad that’s over. Another holiday season in the books. No, I’m not a “bah humbug” sort of guy….
Every Vote Counts (My Kids Are Counting on You)
My best holiday present ever? That’s easy. Mattel’s handheld football game. Small, blinking dashes. No passing. Just one little dash…
The Party's Over
My daughter turned 18 this summer, a huge celebration — and not just because it’s a rite of passage. No,…
Helicopter Parenting
I’ve always been fascinated by the helicopter — its prowess in battle, its effectiveness in navigating traffic and its ability…
Note to Self: Don't Mess With Disney
I’m proud to say I have something in common with one of the greatest college football coaches in the land:…