I had collected my kids' artwork for years before I was floored by this one. The kid's got a good hand.

This one's from a couple years back. I found my son hiding away in the living room, in a cushion-box-blanket fort he had made. Only stuffed animals allowed.

If you're stressed about your day, just remember this: no matter what obstacle you face, it can't possibly be as difficult as fighting off the Empire with chainsaw hands. (I realize we're probably looking

This is the view from one of many weekly walks with the kids. It's been getting much colder here than we're used to. Which is to say it's now in the 50s. I grew up with snow. I wasn't sure how I'd live

I found this in my eldest's backpack a few months ago. I'm guessing 'Star Wars: The Force of the Light Side and the Dark Side' is his working title for episode IX. Love this kid.

My wife and I encouraged our eldest's love of animals as much as possible. It usually meant spending any spare cash on books, and the quick favorite became animal reference books. He would pour over the

As a father of children with special needs, I'm perpetually exhausted. When things get overwhelming, I'll take the kids for a walk. It's a calm reminder that I live in one of the most beautiful areas of

In 1901, there were more deaf players on Major League Baseball teams than there have been in the 116 years since that time. They strongly influenced the game at the beginning of the 20th century, which

When Liberal Arts Majors Text Each Other

My oldest and I spotted this near one of the local construction sites while out for a walk. I think the saddest part about it is that the previous number was only '2.'

The worst wedding toast I ever heard ended with the words, ‘Good Luck.’ It started with the words, ‘as you all know, my brother’s been through a lot of women.’ I didn’t turn off his microphone. It was

[This story is part of a series. I've worked a bar, a piano, and a dj booth for the past 15 years. These are all the people I've met, and the craziest things they've done.] Craig Craig cheated death. It

Hello friends, I have, through necessity and a long series of bad decisions, ended up behind a bar, a piano, and a DJ booth for the past 15 years. I've saved some of the worst and funniest stories. Please