Returning to my South Carolina hometown reminded me of the many lessons learned from drives with my dad.
Spilled Milk: Dishing Daphne
William Lucas Walker didn’t know he needed an intervention, but Daphne Dishes turned out to be his lifesaver.
I’m Married, I’m Married Not
When marriage becomes political. William Lucas Walker’s Spilled Milk column.
But Who Is Mary? My Daughter Starts Catholic School
There were a few things William Lucas Walker had to explain to his non-Catholic daughter after sending her off to an all-girls Catholic school.
Stritch, One Man’s Memory of Elaine
William Lucas Walker remembers that voice. That delivery. That timing. And the woman who would not be ignored. A tribute to Elaine Stritch.
Scouting for My Son’s America
William Lucas Walker tries to explain to his son why scouting is so cool and yet why, as a gay dad, he could never be a leader for his son’s troop.
My Daughter Contracted Instagram, And Boy Is It Contagious
William Lucas Walker finds a way to immunize his daughter against the virus’s negative effects.
Why Julie Andrews Is Better Than Ritalin
Does William Lucas Walker have ADD, or is this just fatherhood?
When Dads Cheat
Never open your mouth during a Flour War. And never, ever, cheat at Capture the Flag. William Lucas Walker learns some hard lessons at father-son camp.
The Man Who Loves Minivans. And the Veterans Who Needed One.
Proud minivan driver William Lucas Walker tips his hat at an organization that is helping veterans with the Toyota Sienna they won in the 100 Cars for Good campaign.
Where I’ll Be Spending the Government Shutdown
With the US Federal Government down, William Lucas Walker needs to find a happy place. Behold: the 99¢ store.
Dads and Bras
William Lucas Walker goes bra shopping for his daughter. Hilarity ensues.
In Case of Inferno, Evacuate
How do you face a wildfire? In William Lucas Walker’s case, with grace and a brownie recipe.
I’m a Terrible, Awful Parent
Does our childish behavior make us bad parents? William Lucas Walker shares a snapshot of his own experience.
5 Ways Gay Marriage Is Wrecking America (and Causing Global Warming)
William Lucas Walker was disappointed that attorney Charles Cooper couldn’t come up with a single adverse consequence to gay marriage. So he decided to help with a list of five.
Dad Overhears Son’s Plans to Come Out, Writes Loving Note
William Lucas Walker comments on a breathtaking moment of love and acceptance between father and son.