Tag Archives: kids
Stage Coaching
I got into coaching for the same reason a lot of parents do; because no one else would. I like sports, grew up playing them, did multiples (soccer, baseball, basketball, football, track & field) and even competed in college. I … Continue reading
Summer Camp: Money, Well… Spent
As a parent, I’m far beyond ready for the kids to go back to school. This is ridiculous. The only people happy about these extended breaks are teachers (whom I respect and support) and Summer Camp Counselors (who usually are … Continue reading
Coaching The Little Stuff
I wrote recently about letting one of my kids quit playing a sport because of how little he enjoyed it, and how that was only being fed by a coach not trying to make it more fun for the players. … Continue reading
Are You Too Good of a Parent?
I have a term in my vocabulary for people who do little else than bupple-up negative stuff from around the world, things that perhaps aren’t in the brightest of lights, and they feel you really need to understand how this … Continue reading
A 4 Year-Old Asks of Love
There was a recent uproar in the world of ignorance when ESPN, the world-wide leader in Deification & OverDramatizing the Lives of Athletes, briefly broadcast 2 adult men kissing… ON THE MOUTH. In the post-Janet Jackson’s-boob-world!!! It was a moment … Continue reading
I feel like there’s an innate ability to parent a child under the age of 1, basic care and feeding. Most people who have a baby can do that, unless they are warped in some way. Most of it is … Continue reading
The “Ray – Lee” Files; Female Edition pt 2!
In a rare version of the “Ray-Lee Files” saga, we have a FEMALE participant.It happens, but it’s rare! In blogs-past I have noted that the purveyors of violent crimes seem to have the middle name of Ray or Lee. I’m … Continue reading
Cold and F-You Season
Just a friendly reminder from your co-worker… Just because you’re coughing up “less” blood doesn’t mean you’re “on the mend.” Stay at home. You missing 2 days of work = 2 days of work missed. You getting 4 people sick … Continue reading
The Political Party Parent
In my 4 years of parenting I’ve noticed quite a few things that are likely my own internal judgments come to light… I am a somewhat hyper-vigilant observer, which is a great help for cultivating material for the stage and … Continue reading
No. Comment. Please.
I am a comedian, along with a dad, husband, project manager, Condo Owner’s Board member, and dumbass. Comedians minds don’t work like everybody else’s. We struggle with the mundane, and we often have a hyper-observant nature, seeing sheer lunacy in … Continue reading