Shopping for Father’s Day When You’re His Secret Family
What do you get a man who already has everything, including three other children who live in a nice neighborhood and are allowed to use his last name?
Tag: Fathers
Your Dad Designs a Clinical Trial to Test the Claim “A Little Dirt Never Hurt Anyone”
Based on my literature review of opening my eyes in public, everyone is afraid to get some mud under their fingernails and quality of life is one foot in the junkyard.
Things I Learned About Phishing from My Dad Last Weekend
It’s better to start with the minnows and then move on to the whales. Tricking an employee to divulge secrets is easier than tricking the CEO.
Help! I Mrs. Doubtfire’d So Hard That I’m the Most Sought-After Nanny in the Tri-State Area
What else was I supposed to do, take practical steps to be a better father and husband? Who has the time for that?
No, No, Mr. Clean Was My Father’s Name—I’m Dave
Don’t mean to harp on this but please use a coaster. I know we’re in a bar but the wet circle under the glass… sorry, it’s just the way I was raised.
Fatherhood Is Great, but I Think Being a Lifeguard in 1997 Was Actually the Best Job I Ever Had
In those days, the money and pool snacks seemed to flow as freely as the hose we used to spray down the concrete when some kid dropped his nachos.
You, a Teenage Babysitter, and I, a 47-Year-Old Father Driving You Home, Will Get Through This Silent Car Ride
I mean, surely five minutes have already passed since I started this internal monologue. Oh, it’s only been 30 seconds? Well.
I Know This Is Your Summer Hangout, but as Your Father I Think It Would Be Much Better If I Fired up the Grill
I’ve got everything lined up so this grilling experience won’t be sullied by past mistakes. Remember the infamous Frankless Fourth of July?
Hello My Name Is Inigo Montoya and, If I’m Being Completely Honest, My Father’s Death Was at Least Partly Due to Prolonged Exposure to Dangerous Sword-Making Fumes
It wasn't uncommon to come down to the breakfast table and see my father carefully spooning some of the fumes into his coffee.
Luke Skywalker’s Letter to His Father (With Help from Franz Kafka)
Franz takes issue with his dad for unsolicited career advice and "being a bit of a tyrant" (wait until he meets you, not that it's a competition).
Father’s Day Cards for Stepdads
Fatherhood brings out the best in a man. / Stepfatherhood brings gas station flowers.
7 Father’s Day Activities for Abraham, the Dad Who Is Hellbent on Sacrificing You
Nothing says “Don’t sacrifice me!” like breakfast in bed. An omelet and fresh coffee is the perfect way to warm Dad up to the idea of sparing you.