I have always been fascinated by magic, and enjoy learning and performing it.  I recently discovered how to apply one of the key principles of magic to parenting.  It is the principle of misdirection.  I …

I’m not going to lie to you.  I don’t play with our cat a lot.  I am a better father to my kids than to my cat.  I’m not happy about neglecting my cat from …

Thanksgiving has passed, I know, but Christmas is a nigh, and Christmas will kick Thanksgiving’s ass any day when it comes to the best time of year for giving thanks.
Hence this Jam about being thankful, …

When asked for the most important, life- and money-saving purchase we’ve made since having kids, I don’t respond with “food” or “a house.”  No.  Those things are obvious.  What has really saved our lives since …

Ever find yourself in a situation where you’ve just spent the whole day with your child, bought him ice-cream and candies, had lots of good, fun, quality time, including breaking your back climbing through the …

I was inspired to write this post on the way home from grocery shopping with Smarty Pants.  He wanted to stop and watch a busker playing guitar.  Although we were hustling and bustling from place …