How Pixar Broke My Son’s Heart
We’re big fans of Pixar’s Toy Story in this house. My three year old son, E, runs around the house, arms outstretched while saying, “(to) infinity and beyond!” no less than 275 times a day. So, naturally, when I found out that Toy Story 3 was being released on the big screen this summer, I [...]
The Best Thing About Being a Writer
There is a moment in the life of a writer where all the hard work, studying and practice finally pays off. That moment where you cross the threshold from being a wannabe writer to a real writer—meaning that somebody found your work good enough to publish and (ideally) pay for. There is something magical in [...]
Swiper – No Swiping!
My two year old son (who is turning three next week), E, is at an age where he understands things on a deeper level than ever. However, with that understanding comes new confusion for him. We were at my parents’ house last night sitting in the dining area and talking while E was sitting on [...]
Jealous Dad?
Now I know how a lot of moms might feel. One of my son’s female daycare teachers recently moved out of state. While I might have caused my kindergarten teacher to quit teaching, I don’t think my son caused his teacher to move. At any rate, he now has a male teacher, who he talks [...]
Here Comes Santa Claus
As a child, I used to anticipate Christmas for months. Once the first cool autumn breeze blew in, I began looking forward to Christmas and all the presents I’d get from Santa. Even though my family didn’t have much money, somehow, Santa always came through and got me at least one toy I really wanted [...]












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