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Dad’s Old Ski Gear Causes a Stink

“You stink.” No, it wasn’t an old hockey coach griping about my lousy shot, but another person of high esteem.  My wife, Hun, pinched her nostrils while Kate sprang for the Lysol®. “It’s bad.  The dogs howl and the cats … Continue reading

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Words of Wisdom – Will Durst

“My wife and I are trying to live within our means.  We went from a $750,000 house to a $350,000 house, and didn’t even have to move.” Will Durst, American political satirist, b 1952   ### PS Readers: I recently … Continue reading

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Weight Watcher’s Journey May Require Duct Tape

The adult arm weighs eight pounds, about five percent of one’s body weight.  Thanks to my holiday junk food diet, I’m that much heavier.  I awoke this morning and had an epiphany: I still have the same arms.  The calories … Continue reading

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Wife Trumps Husband at Christmas

The human brain starts working the moment one’s born.  For guys, it stops the moment they speak to their mate.  Guys process information in the left hemisphere of the brain, or left brain.  We’re task oriented problem solvers.  I took … Continue reading

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Humor Writer Biff America Keeps Skiers Laughing

  “My parents practiced the rhythm method but I still can’t dance.”  - Biff America in ‘Steep, Deep and Dyslexic’- His face and hands were tanned and weathered.  Both were symptoms of someone who spends more time outside than in … Continue reading

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Dad’s Halloween Costume Scares Neighborhood, But the Kids are OK

“Those who matter don’t mind, and those who mind don’t matter.”  Dr. Seuss The mornings after Halloween are the only days of the year my kids get a hall pass to eat caramel apples for breakfast.  The apples are healthy, … Continue reading

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Parents Trek Through Uncharted Facebook Space

I was advised to meet older women. I asked why.  My wife, Hun, has an open mind but I suspect she wouldn’t appreciate me connecting with older women, younger women, or any women, for that matter. “Women ages 55 and … Continue reading

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The Humor Project – Etc. Guy Searches for Humor Writers

Where have all the humor writers gone? This question, posted on Patrick McManus’ website, racks my brain.  McManus is a former columnist for Field and Stream Magazine and a New York Times bestselling author.  He spins tales about fishing, hunting … Continue reading

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Hockey Dad Plays Field Hockey Daughter in Annual Parent Game

(Hockey Player Magazine, August 2013) To understand a sport you need to play it, even if it’s against your own kid. I watch her play, rain or shine.  I want to know how good she and her teammates are, and … Continue reading

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Time on waitlist helps guy to bucket list trips with parents

(American Whitewater Magazine, July/August 2013) [Readers: A shorter version of this article appeared in my September 2012 North State Voices column.  I was thrilled to re-write it for magazine publication.  The photos don’t give these beautiful places justice.  You must go there.  Hope … Continue reading

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