For me, when I read a book from a parent, I don’t want to hear them glorify themselves. I want to hear about their struggles and the uglier moments of parenting. Parenting has many wonderful moments, but getting to those wonderful moments isn’t an easy road. It is a road filled with mistakes and detours. Scott Benner’s book, Life is Short, Laundry is Eternal, is a book that proves that the family route is one that is paved with bumps and washed with tears, but filled with fun and love. Although I've never met Scott Benner, I felt a sense of community after reading his book and immediately … [Read more...]
Children’s Theater Review: Grug at The New Victory Theater
Editor's Note: Thanks to NYC Dads Group member and blog contributor Jason Greene for this review of Grug, playing at the New Victory Theater's New 42nd Street Studios until March 17. Also, thanks to the New Victory Theater team for welcoming our the NYC Dads Group to two shows in the past two weeks-- very much appreciated! There are certain magical “firsts” in life – riding a bike without training wheels for the first time, losing your first tooth, and reading your first book all by yourself. This past week, my two sons discovered the magic of Broadway for the first time, courtesy of The … [Read more...]
Chef Aaron McCargo Jr. Talks Fatherhood and Stress-Free Cooking
When I was told I would get the opportunity to interview Aaron McCargo Jr. while I was in Houston, I sat down and watched every video of his that I could find on The Food Network. The first thing I noticed was that it doesn’t matter how full you are while you watch The Food Network, the shows always make you hungry. The next thing I noticed was Aaron’s enthusiasm for everything. Whether he was talking about Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls, his faith, or his family, he always did it with a lot of energy. The same was true in our interview. From the first hand shake, he was off and … [Read more...]