You might not be able to teach your son to love music, Jason Fry writes, but you can still put him on the right paths.
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.
Early Risk Assessment
January 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
In the latest installment of “Love, Recorded,” Cathreen approaches her second trimester and Matt ponders the unknown.
Napkins and Klonopin
December 30, 2010 By 6 Comments
In this installment of “Fixing Me,” Elizabeth will make more money than God, while Gregory wastes his days.
Season of the Racecar Tent
December 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If your future self called, what would he say? Carpe diem—and don’t let tourists ruin the holidays.
Reliving the Blizzard of 2010
December 28, 2010 By 1 Comment
Here’s a replay of the blizzard of 2010—if you sat completely still on your back porch for 20 straight hours.
Vocalyze
“When I was in a men’s group in 1972, I distinctly remember feeling edgy when we would hug.”
“My son and daughter keep reminding me that things are changing.” The times they are a changin’ (comment and Marco Magnani video cover of Bob Dylan song.)