Tag Archives: everydad
The Danger of Role Models
I’m a sports junkie. I’ve been known to ingest football at unhealthy levels, to the point where the number of hours watched in a single sitting exceed the number of hours of daylight in an early Fall day. I’ve also … Continue reading
You might be a New Dad if…
With just under 2 weeks before the baby arrives, I’ve often had thoughts run through my head that, I’m sure, only cross the mind of first-time fathers. I felt obligated to create a list and include some of them here. … Continue reading
Man Trivia: Dishwashers
Q: Did you know the appliance we refer to as a “dishwasher” has been poorly branded and does not do what it says it does?
Swing and a Miss: The MLB All-Star Game
“This Time It Counts.” That’s the bill of goods Major League Baseball is selling its fans now. Since 2003 the league that wins the All-Star Game is awarded home field advantage for the World Series. This abomination has been discussed, … Continue reading
Titles and Preparation
Blogger. Dog Lover. Amateur Painter. Slightly-Above-Average-When-The-Course-Matches-My-Crooked-Ball-Flight Golfer. But I’m just under one month away from the expected arrival of an additional title that will forever change everything about me except my past: Father.
NFL Rookie Symposium
The NFL held their annual Rookie Symposium last week. It’s basically a 4 day prep course to grow college “student-athletes” into NFL players. Lectures, skits and discussion panels make up the majority of the symposium detailing various aspects of life in … Continue reading
Man Trivia: Laundry
Q: Did you know there are more than 2 categories (darks and lights) when it comes to washing laundry?
My Son, The Loser
Not a loser in the derogatory sense that would breed shame and embarrassment in his parents like a glowing ember of humiliation fanned by the winds of failure. At least I hope not. We haven’t even met the kid yet.
Baseball Rant: Doctored Baseballs
After hearing about the recent ejection and 8-game suspension of Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Joel Peralta for using pine tar to improve his grip, I started confusing myself trying to figure out the backwards logic of most pitchers. And I have … Continue reading