Jamie Reidy has words of wisdom for mothers unfortunate enough to have 40+ year old bachelor sons.
Fired for Family: A Grandfather’s Legacy of Ethics and Values
May 1, 2012 By 2 Comments
One man’s legacy of ethics, integrity, and loyalty remains, not only for his family but also for all the families for whom he willingly gave up his job.
What Kind of Christian Are You? I’m The CEO.
April 8, 2012 By 4 Comments
Jamie Reidy breaks down his religious practices.
How to Give Really Bad Text
February 28, 2012 By 4 Comments
Humor and Communication: Enter Oliver Lee Bateman’s survival guide to texting.
About a Boy and a (Temporarily) Secret Chord
January 31, 2012 By 13 Comments
25 Ways of Thinking About the Holidays
January 8, 2012 By 2 Comments
In the first Love, Recorded of 2012, Matt looks back at the holidays, the baby turns 6-months-old and vulnerable, and the family plays Sleeping Lions. ♦◊♦ 1. When I was growing up, we spent most Christmases at the house my parents got as a wedding present from my great aunt, who lived through three nominal [...]
Dear John: Condoms for My Son?
December 21, 2011 By 14 Comments
Why is my ex-husband giving our son a condom? How do I get my co-worker to stop saying “Merry Christmas?” Who should I go to the New Year’s Eve party with?
T-Bone, Santa, and the Refrigerator Boxes
December 20, 2011 By 3 Comments
For Jack Varnell, the best Christmas ever consisted of roaming the streets of Atlanta, knocking on cardboard houses, and handing out peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches,
Why I Believe in Santa
December 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes it doesn’t matter what you see, Jim Higley writes, it just matters what you believe.
Obama Appoints Kevin McCallister
December 17, 2011 By 3 Comments
“Several unnamed White House officials have confirmed that President Obama has appointed fellow Chicagoan, Kevin McCallister, as Special Consultant to the Secret Service’s detail.” By Katharine Gingrich
Holiday Hairdos
November 22, 2011 By 13 Comments
For Jackie Summers, losing hair means a lot more than a bald head.
Little People, Window Surfing, and Other Holiday Rituals
November 19, 2011 By 5 Comments
Tom Matlack struggles to get into the holiday spirit.
The Non-Father
July 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
Why is it that people assume I have children? Perhaps it is because I smile at other people’s kids.
One Toy to Rule Them All
February 19, 2011 By 3 Comments
It was lunchtime. The TV sat forlorn in the corner of the room. It was almost enough to make me cancel the cable. Almost.
Stop Worrying and Love the Snow Days
February 11, 2011 By 3 Comments
They may be good for the economy, and they’re certainly good for you.
Vocalyze
“I spent years in confusion that led me to ask awkward even wholly inappropriate questions at the wrong moments…”
This is a comment by James on the post “What Happens When We Don’t Teach Our Boys About Sex”.