Thirty years after being inspired by a TV character J.R. Reed is inspired by the real life of Michael J. Fox.
Sex and The Single Dad
Bastards Invited
John Taylor raises both hands and admits that he is a contender for Tool of the Year.
Should Christians Smoke Marijuana?
“When I was a kid I inhaled frequently. That was the point.” –Barack Obama
Can A Dad Take His Daughter Clothes Shopping (and Other Indignities of Modern Dadhood)
J.R. Reed, on a rant about fathers who are treated as second-class parents.
Summers in Maine
Guest blogger Justin Cascio looks back on youthful summers in Maine filed with ice cream, fireworks,adopted grandparents and a motorcycle riding chef.
The Return of Sex and the Single Dad
J.R. Reed changed the name of his blog in a moment of panic, but now he’s back with confidence.
Long Live Life—a modern fable
J.R. Reed turned on his iPod and listened to a song he’s heard a hundred times before. This time he heard a fable set to music.
A Message To My Dog
A tribute to Lucy, the rescue dog who has been taking care of J.R. Reed and his daughter for ten years.
Youth Without Youth
J.R. Reed muses on a song that brings back memories of younger days.
Learning on the Fly is Totally Scary
“There’s my anxiety, let’s knock it on its ass and go score a goal,” sometimes works in the short term, but isn’t so hot for the long haul.
I was a bad Little Leaguer
Hilton HHonors is hooking up two of my readers with a baseball related prize package. Two winners will each receive: an official Little League Sports Bag, Little League Aluminum Water Bottle, Rawlings MLB Official Baseball, DVD of Moneyball, The Art of Fielding novel, David’s Sunflower Seeds and a pack of Topps 2012 baseball cards.
This bud’s for you
Anyway, the times Mrs. Something had me read aloud and I was having an herbal moment, I would be reading and then think oh shit I think I’m reading too slow or too fast and then words would just sound really funny to me so I would start laughing.
Chorizo con yummy stuff
To me breakfast is loaded with flavor. There’s nothing wrong with a muffin or oatmeal but I prefer something with a little kick. That’s probably why there’s almost always chicken chorizo in my fridge and fresh jalapenos on the counter.
Magnificent Moms–Mama Kat
When we’re not walking to parks, learning letters, making playdough, tattling on friends, getting crafty, eating breakfast, lunch, and various snacks…we’re totally doing nothing.
Rain
Two Wednesdays ago, it rained. I decided to take a walk out to the boat house as the rain poured down from the clouds floating overhead. I walked slowly and deliberately, without shoes. My feet sank into the wet grass and squished into the mud beneath.
Rad Dads–Mocha Dad
I’d want Superman on the job. People look down on Superman because he’s so goody-goody. But he’s super strong and nearly invincible.