My wife informed me of the inevitable: “Unk” had passed away. This particular death of my great-uncle marked the end […]
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Lonely at the Top
Years ago I was in charge of the history section of a Barnes and Noble. Part of my responsibilities included […]
Good God, Let’s Not Talk about Him in Front of the Children
I’ve always thought the concept of God exists because people fear death. Before I cloud my kids’ minds with my cynicism, however, I want them to be open to the idea of a higher power.
The Case for Paternity Leave in ‘The Atlantic’
The January/February issue of The Atlantic magazine has an interesting piece called “The Daddy Track” that discusses how places with […]
Dad Community Missed Most When Life Makes Other Plans
When a NYC Dads Group member moves to Denver, he finds the dad community he bonded with is what he misses most about the Big Apple.
At-Home Dads are More than Nannies and Maids
The recent New York Times article “Wall Street Mothers, Stay-Home Fathers” focused on the shift in traditional parenting roles, highlighting […]