All this columnist ever wanted was a manual.
Tiny. Fragile. Beautiful. Those were my first thoughts. I couldn’t believe I was handling my baby daughter. “What do I do with this?” That was my second thought. “Where is the owner’s manual?” I had an owner’s manual for my car, TV and even my microwave, and that was just basically punching a few buttons and presto, I had a warmed-up piece of meat. “What do I do now? How am I going to handle this? What’s next?” A few months later, my dad, daughter and I went out to lunch at a hamburger place. While we were eating, a stench came over the table. “What’s that smell?” my dad asked. Oh, now it was time for a diaper change. I had practiced this and done it at home, but this was my first road trip one. “Dad, can you give me a hand?” This was the …
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19, and if you’re like me, you’re getting down to the wire. What do you get for the one of your favorite guys? Here are my favorite five that you can't miss with!
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19 and if you’re like me, you’re getting down to the wire. What do you get for the one of your favorite guys? If you’re children are old enough, try a brainstorming session. What should we get dad? What does he enjoy? My kids have thought up some great ideas in years past, although I think my 8-year-old may be doing one of those "this gift would be great for ME and dad" since it involves a trip to Game Stop. Make a "day in the life of dad" video: With iPhones and flip cams, it’s easier than ever to produce your own video. Write down all the things dad does around the house or at work, dress up the kids and have them do their best impression. My favorite clip was when my son tried shaving just like his dad. It …
