Mike Crider’s twin girls are almost 1,000 days old. And he has a few words for them.
Too Cold for Television
When you write a blog, sometimes you have encounters with people that surprise you. I had one of those encounters this week.
Daddy, Turn on the Stars
Mike Crider turns on a projector of stars for his twin girls so they can drift off to sleep peacefully. And it is the strength of inner peace which Mike tries to internalize.
Where Did My Twins Learn the Alphabet? (I Doubt It Was From Me)
Mike Crider realizes that there will be other people who teach his girls as they grow. But there was still a bit of a pang the first time he heard them singing the alphabet song.
25 Ways to Answer a Stupid Question
Mike Crider visits a museum and channels Al Jaffee while he’s there.
The United States of Anonymity: The Ugly Side of American Values
Mike Crider on what our online comment sections might show us about the American psyche.
Do You Really Have an Influence On Your Kids?
You may think you know the answer, but Mike Crider suggests the answer may not be as compelling as we think.
The Impossible Standard: How Do You Stack Up to a Perfect Father?
Mike Crider’s dad worked hard and still found time to raise his two sons. He was such a good role model, Mike was afraid he couldn’t fill his dad’s shoes when he had kids of his own.