Mothers made a man of me
According to the 31 emails a day I’ve been receiving from ProFlowers, Teleflorist and Shari’s Berries — and the commercials
Read moreFatherhood 101 … Off the 101
Raising teenagers and other perplexities of getting older.
Dad gets Attaboy but goes one comment too far
Have you ever been on the job and something went well? Come on, it could happen … No, I mean,
Read moreSpring Break without the kids
On Sunday morning, right after church, a woman I barely know suggested I run naked around my house all week.
Read moreBeer is the reason for softball
Can’t see the L.A. Dodgers — they’re not on. Thanks again, Dodgers. I can’t stomach the L.A. Lakers — I’ve
Read moreSigns of Opening Day
Above: Don Baylor catching the ceremonial first pitch from Vladimir Guerrero at the Home Opener for the Los Angeles Angels
Read moreShamrock Shake: Quaking on St. Paddy’s Day
(YouTube screen shot of KTLA broadcast at moment earthquake hit in Hollywood) There have been times that I started St.
Read moreQuestions you don’t want to ask your kids
I’m not a big Astrology guy — at all. Just like in the old George Carlin — or was it
Read moreFather doesn’t always know best
It’s not often you’ll see a first-person column run a correction … but here goes. And apologies up front for
Read moreFatherhood and friendship intersection
Recently I heard from a friend who thought that one or two of my columns were are a bit long
Read moreResolutions for all: From dad
As I settle into the first full week of 2014, it occurs to me I have not made any resolutions
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