How long will I to have to endure listening to unrequested parenting criticism and advice? This past week someone close to us told us that my son evidently has a “discipline problem.” This information was delivered first to my wife (who almost ...

This is my best post. I’ll tell you that right now. You might smile. You might sigh. You may have to step away from your computer and touch something to make sure this is real. That something is your focal point. This post is your anchor. I am the captain ...

I’m fairly certain that children double in size on a daily basis. My theory is based upon new shoes that are too tight only an hour out of the box, cuffed pants that suddenly fear high waters, and shirts that decide to stop halfway between elbow and wrist without the ...

The backyard falls quickly downhill.  The path is steep and full of danger — just the way they like it.  At the top of it sits a house with a window and in it a man made mostly of love and hints of despair. Blood flowed where whiskey should be.  ...

Daddy worked its way down the hall. It was a tiny voice from a tiny bed in the darkest corner of a dark room. The cry came like smoke, swirling and tickling my senses before slapping me awake with what it was. I followed it ...

On a September daywhen school bells rang,and leaves entertained thoughts0f leaving-things went wrong in a worldthat was much more rightthan we ever thought it was.On ...

Once again the state of California has proven that its label of liberal is nothing more than window-dressing and urban legend. orIt's the damn Mormons, don't you watch South Park?There are fingers and there are pointers, and excuses are ...