Story Time: Because I’m Your Dad

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Today’s book is by a man you may know for his first, or his last name. Both are equally cool. Ahmet Zappa is the son of late rock musician/composer, Frank Zappa. “Because I’m Your Dad” is apparently both a promise to his daughter, Halo, and a tribute to his happy childhood. The book is both […]



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My Wife Just Said… #111

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“Hey! You married me.”-Elizabeth She did or said something that didn’t exactly make you click your heels. Watch out, the statement above is beautifully dangerous. It’s like one of those crazy knot-tying jobs that look like an evil funnel cake and tighten up the more you struggle. Don’t struggle. You did marry her. So try […]



5 Crazy Rumors about Netflix & Arrested Development

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For the past week, I have been at Netflix headquarters and got to hear lots of insider information that Netflix doesn’t want me talking about I will reveal to you very soon. It’s pretty exciting stuff. In those meetings, I had the chance to speak with several executives there including the company’s CEO, Reed Hastings. […]



Quadruplets Think Dad is Funny

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This video is just one of those things that is destined to roam the Internet landscape for some time. Much like Andy’s platonic sextape titled, “I really like hugging.” These babies are hilarious. So, here’s your pick-me-up for the day! First question, where the hell did they get that table? I’d like to think that […]



Gas Rant

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This is actually a thing for me. I’ve had nightmares. I am not joking. If my wife even mentions the word “gas” my hand will break the sound barrier being held up in a quivering halt gesture, whereupon I will inform her that she is not allowed to continue speaking unless the conversation is about […]



Studying Monsterology is Terrifyingly Rad

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Someone once said, “Learning to do everything is both impossible and highly suggested.” Oh, wait. That was me. Never mind. But in the interest of trying new things and doing the impossible, I went to Pixar in advance of the release of “Monsters University” on June 21st. Charged with learning about the animation process behind […]



Cleaning Up San Francisco…

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Sometimes, you get invited to do things or go places and it reminds you what a different person you have become. How much more cleaned up you are… Clorox invited me to hang out with them at a truck on a street corner one day. I know that sounds dirty. It was the opposite of […]



Lie Detection Tips for Parents

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If you think your kid is not a liar and has never lied, then let me be the first to inform you that you have a very, very crafty liar on your hands. Or you may be really dumb. Hey! Don’t be upset, lots and lots of people are dumb these days, bazillions of ’em […]



My Wife Just Said...

My Wife just Said… #109

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“…Maybe I need stitches, the cut is really deep! Can you just sew me up?” [Level stare] “I’m a mom with four tattoos. I can deal with the pain.” -Elizabeth   For being such a hypochondriac every so often, my wife can sometimes be a real Mombro. Except without the Stallone slur. Thank goodness. P.S. […]