While contests tend to give my blog a small boost, I find learning about other people more rewarding. Consider that most of the stories I received about why a loved one deserves flowers reveal a bit about what is going on in America in a way that the media fails to capture. Below are a quote or two ...

In recent years, I’ve said no to gifts on Father’s Day and even my birthday. We have enough financial pressures – and clutter – as it is. Yesterday, though, my wife surprised me with a handheld Play Station – God of War edition. Part of the fun for me is figuring out how these things work ...

When I first came up with the idea of seeking “the  most original, captivating TRUE Father’s Day story,â€� I didn’t really know what to expect. The publicist who offered the watch left the contest details up to me. The response has been phenomenal. The story that was most “like my life,...

I’m not a close follower of sports, but it’s been hard to miss what’s been going on with the baseball drug and steroid scandal, which is summed up in The New York Times. The scandal confirms my belief that there are few compelling reasons to turn my kids into sports fans. In fact, I consider i...