The POP Stars

POPStars

When I received two CDs from John Powers of the POP Stars I had no idea what to expect. I've listened to a lot of bands over my years, but never before had I run across a group made up of dads that sang songs about fatherhood! My wife Kathy and I sat back with adult bevvies in hand (recommended) and pressed the play button. As long time owners of various breeds of kiddie vans we immediately bonded with the band members as they sang about experiences … [Read more...]

Co-ed Baby Showers?

I'm just not sure about this one... a co-ed baby shower? This means that men are supposed to attend? Yikes! The mom author of the Little Black Journal is a big fan of co-ed baby showers, but pay close attention to these comments made by Ms. Lil' Black Journal in her post explaining why she's a fan: "let me tell you, there is no funnier sight than a group of blind-folded men try to fumble their way through putting a diaper on a stuffed … [Read more...]

Blogging to Help Deal With Loss

There is definitely something comforting about posting about a lost loved one in cyberspace. For me, it feels almost as if the infinity of cyberspace is somehow reachable by the souls of the dead. It's more likely that it's like carving the name or initials of a lost loved one into a tree trunk. It won't last forever, but it's there for awhile for any stranger that stumbles across it to see and ponder. Recently I added some YouTube video tributes for … [Read more...]

Daddy’s Home – OlympiDad Does Gymnastics

As the dad of a 15 year old with a skateboard the size of a surfboard I can relate to this. It's why I wear elbow pads 24/7. I score the execution at 9.0 and form at 7.5. The key for scoring so high on execution was the all important "whaaat!?" whistling technique used at the end of the tumbling move. … [Read more...]

Dictionary for Dads

Dictionary for Dads is a fantastic site loaded up with articles about practically everything dads deal with at one time or another. The site, DictionaryforDads.com, was created by Robert Livingstone and Kevin Beirne, MS, CSW a licensed psychotherapist in New York State for the benefit of dads. They don't accept advertising or sponsorships. They are simply driven to share valuable information with dads. Here are a few of the topics you will find valuable … [Read more...]

Home and Away – Deceit, Denial, Delusional

Home and Away Better preparation and planning is the key here dads! More Home and Away on dadz: Home and Away … [Read more...]

Home and Away – Another Rousing Speech by Dad

Home and Away by Steve Sicula For more: Home and Away on Dadz … [Read more...]