The other day I discovered that some kid in the year above Isaac at school has been picking on him. Thankfully it’s stopped now, but the surge of teeth-grinding fist-clenching protectiveness I felt (and feel) has inspired this little poem. I’ve self-published it as a book, with Isaac (age 4) ...

Erica, this past year I have been in awe at the kind of mother you are to our kids… I just want you to know that I truly appreciate all that you do and I love you!  Happy Wife (who … Continue reading →...

Even before my hands touched my daughters newborn skin I had a connection with her.  My heart had already held her for nine months.We were no longer counting down the months, but the minutes, and once that minute hand struck 6:01 AM, every idea … Continue reading →...

The sun is setting slowly and the kids are bouncing off the walls, ready to head upstairs to bed, but before we can tuck them in for the night, there’s one more thing I have to do.  I’m not really hopeful … Continue reading →...

The very first bouquet of flowers I ever gave to my daughter was bought by my wife. When I arrived home from work, they were laying on top of the dryer by the back door. My wife greeted me and … Continue reading →...

His face is pale against the flush of his cheeks. The red is rosy and perfect, like it was painted on. His eyelashes are long and fluttering. His hair is full of fever sweat and tussle. He takes no notice of me in the doorway. He notices only the nothingness ...

Us men have always struggled to verbalise our emotions. It probably stems from Neanderthal times, or something, when we’d drag a pterodactyl back to the cave. Our woman – complete with leopardskin bikini and shaven armpits, of course – would throw her arms around us and say something affectionate in ...

An acquired taste Liking Moscow is down to individual taste. If you like olives, heavy opera, vinegar, weird or kinky sex, smelly cheese, seafood, mega cities and concrete then the chances are you will probably like Moscow. Some people don't l...

Happy holidays to all of you and your families. May 2011 bring you and your loved ones a year filled with love, health, and happiness. For those of you with loved ones serving in the armed forces overseas, our thoughts...