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The idea of Father's Day was conceived slightly more than a century ago by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash., while she listened to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, a widowed Civil War veteran who was left to raise his six children on a farm. A day in June was chosen for the first Father's Day celebration June 17, 1910, proclaimed by Spokane's mayor because it was the month of Smart's birth. The … [Read more...]
Part of being a dad is being able to throw epic barbecues. With summer just around the corner, barbecue and tailgate season is back on our minds. Whether you’re tailgating before a baseball game or just barbecuing in your backyard, planning to ensure your tailgate is the best tailgate in history is important. There are easy ways to make your barbecue awesome, aside from just serving gourmet hotdogs and hamburgers. If you really want to take your … [Read more...]
Interesting article by NYT columnist Bruce Feiler entitled, "Are You a Man? One Author Feels Your Changes". This excerpt about his father's tapes reminded me of my dad: Feiler’s grandfather made 28 cassette tapes before he died, on which he narrated his life story. “He didn’t mention his wife by name,” he said. “He didn’t mention his wedding. He didn’t mention his children more than once or twice. He talked about his life, his job, and … [Read more...]
An article about new dad Perez Hilton in the LA Times got me to thinking about whether fatherhood softens a man up. The article: BY ROBIN ABCARIAN - PHOTO BY KIRK MCKOY LA Times: Kinder and gentler: The rumors about Perez Hilton are true Once the most hated gossip blogger in Hollywood, he's toned down the nastiness and seeks 'good energy' for his baby boy. The new approach hasn't hurt his popularity. Excerpts: There is a new calmness about … [Read more...]
Scientists have finally discovered the God Particle. They say this is a major discovery that will go a long ways toward helping them explain why the universe is the way it is. Scientists have long-theorized this "God Particle" (subatomic particle) would explain why matter has mass and has been considered a missing cornerstone of physics. Full story: Physicists say they have found a Higgs boson Now if we can just figure out our wives we'll be all … [Read more...]
National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) had asked the public to select one of a handful of movies as their "Fatherhood Movie of the Year" by voting for the 2012 film that best communicates the importance of involved, responsible, and committed fatherhood. The winner, selected by a public vote... Parental Guidance. Congratulations! Have you seen it yet? The nominees were all deserving of recognition and included: Beasts of the Southern Wild (Fox … [Read more...]
If you're a physically active dad cycling or rollerblading with your kids, pat yourselves on the back because not many parents are taking the time to engage their children in activities that promote exercise. If you are passionate about incorporating physical activities into your relationships with your children, you should consider sharing your energetic efforts with other children. If you do, you can get paid for it. One good opportunity I'm aware of is … [Read more...]
Interesting article by NYT columnist Bruce Feiler entitled, "Are You a Man? One Author Feels Your Changes". This excerpt about … [Read More...]
An article about new dad Perez Hilton in the LA Times got me to thinking about whether fatherhood softens a man up. The … [Read More...]
Scientists have finally discovered the God Particle. They say this is a major discovery that will go a long ways toward helping … [Read More...]
National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) had asked the public to select one of a handful of movies as their "Fatherhood Movie of the … [Read More...]
Here are my picks for the top dad blogs for February 2013: Black Hockey Jesus: Neither black, nor a hockey player, nor the Son … [Read More...]