The gift of having a son is an eye opening experience for any man. I find myself constantly comparing my relationship with my son to my dad’s relationship with me. My dad was always great at finding father son activities to do with me. Most of them revolved around sports and outdoor activities. I try... Continue Reading →
How To Order A Cocktail Like A “Real Man.”
I'm going to teach you how to order a cocktail like a "real man" so that you don't suffer the same humiliation that I did a while back. My wife and I went out with some friends to celebrate my buddy's birthday. The birthday boy wanted to go to an upscale (overpriced) restaurant because he... Continue Reading →
That Time I Tried…Being a Pro Mascot.
Let's talk about Bucky Badger, The Philly Phanatic, and The San Diego Chicken. All three are mascots, that also happen to sound like painful sexual positions. Most boys grow up seeing them at sporting events and on television all the time (mascots, not painful sexual positions.) In our youth, we can usually name the most... Continue Reading →
Don’t Call Me Bald.
What do Sean Connery, your childhood dentist, and my beloved grandfather have in common? All three were bald. As bald as an American eagle at a swim meet. I remember as a kid looking at my grandfather's shiny dome and thinking "Poor grandpa. He doesn't have any hair left. Why has his God forsaken him?"... Continue Reading →
I’m a UFC Champion, Every Other Wednesday Evening
Staying in shape is somewhat important to me. Being a millionaire is also somewhat important to me, but I’ve kept up with that just as well as I’ve kept up with keeping in shape. Lack of commitment notwithstanding, my wife and I decided to join a gym. We wanted to find an activity that we... Continue Reading →