Just because Coach Prime is coaching his kids successfully, doesn’t mean you should

I could do without much of what Coach Prime has brought to college football. Call me an old curmudgeon, but I hate the “look at me”, “show me the money”, “it’s about the kids but let me be the loudest Continue reading Just because Coach Prime is coaching his kids successfully, doesn’t mean you should

Skittles spared, not Cosmic Brownies: California’s Food Safety Ban and things kids eat in American (and my house) but can’t anywhere else

By an overwhelming majority in the California state legislator, Governor Gavin Newsom is likely to sign the “California Food Safety Act” into law very soon. A law based in a state so far away from my home usually wouldn’t pique Continue reading Skittles spared, not Cosmic Brownies: California’s Food Safety Ban and things kids eat in American (and my house) but can’t anywhere else

If the NFLPA thinks turf caused Aaron Rodgers’ injury, should our kids be playing on it?

Four plays into his highly anticipation NFL season, New York Jets’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ leg wilted after he attempted to evade an opposing defensive lineman. The sack was recorded, Rodgers stood up as normal, before dropping to the synthetic turf Continue reading If the NFLPA thinks turf caused Aaron Rodgers’ injury, should our kids be playing on it?

WTR: The Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles by Jake Gyllenhaal and Greta Caruso (illustrated by Dan Stantat)

During his recent book promotional tour, superstar actor Jake Gyllenhaal said he could not find any book about the relationship he had with his two nieces. So, what did the Oscar-nominated actor do? He wrote “The Secret Society of Aunts Continue reading WTR: The Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles by Jake Gyllenhaal and Greta Caruso (illustrated by Dan Stantat)

Spoiler Free Dad Review: Bobby Bones’ “Comedically Inspirational” (from the Tampa Theatre)

The Tampa Theatre stage was Bobby Bones’ living room on Saturday night. While the venue was spectacular, the stage was nothing fancy. In fact, it was kind of like the star of the show himself – simply decorated with a Continue reading Spoiler Free Dad Review: Bobby Bones’ “Comedically Inspirational” (from the Tampa Theatre)

Ski Boats, Beaches, and Resort-style pools: our college visit to Florida Gulf Coast University

To say my 17-year-old was groggy during our 6 am drive to our first college visit in Fort Myers, Florida was an understatement. But, after arriving at the seemingly secluded, beautiful beachfront campus at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), Yosef Continue reading Ski Boats, Beaches, and Resort-style pools: our college visit to Florida Gulf Coast University