Wedding Road Trip, Part 4: Birthday Madness

I’d also like to see a ride for kids based on the movie “Up.” (“Here, hold this.” “Heyyyyyyyyyy!” “OK, how much for two more?”) There could be another ride called The Mother-in-Law, which drives at a safe speed and makes only sharp right turns when you least expect it, and The First Date, which floats through 16 slow tunnels and gets back just before the park closes at 10pm. (“Will you get lucky on The First Date?” They’d make a fortune!)

Wedding Road Trip, Part 3: Of Bullets and Brides

The bride’s father came down the aisle gave her hand to the groom, and the pastor began to speak of the wonders of married life. He talked about marrying your best friend, about keeping your relationship new, and about two lives becoming one. He talked about uniting this couple in the light of Jesus. That’s when the shooting started.

Who buys the first round?

A Fascist, a Socialist, and a Blonde walk into a bar. Who buys the first round?

9 Things to Tell Your Kids

Parenting is the ultimate B.F. Skinner experiment. Every word you say and every action you take will help to modify your kids’ behavior, however slightly. Try to make sure your actions reflect what you want “I love you” to mean.

Saturday Morning Down the Shore

“Daddy, this is such a wonderful place to live, I’m surprised President Obama doesn’t have a house here! I bet if he did, he could afford to have a basement.” I had to explain that even the President doesn’t get a house with a basement on the beach.