Mad Dad

How to punish good parents

Jul 14th, 2008 | By Chuck | Category: Highlight, Mad Dad

I’m not terribly fond of people and when they are presented in large hoards my tolerance wanes even more. Maybe that first sentence stands to be corrected a bit. I’m not terribly fond of stupid, lazy, inconsiderate people.
This last July 4th found my family and I settling in for the fireworks display at the local [...]



If only

Mar 26th, 2008 | By Mike | Category: Heart Strings, Mad Dad

More times than I care to remember I have read horrific news articles regarding parents hurting their children in ways, and for reasons, that I cannot even comprehend. It has gotten to the point that I don’t even want to read, hear, or watch the news anymore. I know that these occasions are usually cause [...]



The price of winning

Dec 17th, 2007 | By Mike | Category: Mad Dad, Proud Papa

Snag some Hot Chocolate and cookies and get comfortable. This is going to be a long one.
Last year was my initiation into the world of Pinewood Derby Racing. I have waited all my life to be involved in this event. To me, Pinewood Derby is the embodiment of many things I hold dear in [...]



School system woes

Nov 6th, 2007 | By Mike | Category: Mad Dad, Papa Prattle

Remember, “Spel Chek”(sic) is just a tool, not something to stake your reputation on.



Trick"ed" or Treat!

Nov 1st, 2007 | By Mike | Category: Mad Dad, Papa Prattle, Proud Papa

My son went trick or treating last night like most of the nation did. When he got back to Grandma’s (home base for Halloween), he and his cousins dumped their loot on the living room floor in neat little piles. They went on with the task of “trading goodies” like they’ve done every Halloween. I [...]