A Sparkler Sword Incident (A Glorious Fourth of July Memory)
Ah, the Fourth of July. That magical American holiday where we celebrate our independence by feeding our kids enough sugar to give a hummingbird heart palpitations…
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Stories from
the Dominion.
Fatherhood, marriage, feral children, questionable decisions, and the occasional useful thought.
Kid Konversations with Kara
Sometimes the conversations I overhear coming from the next room over are absolute comedy gold—sparkling nuggets of nonsense that make me laugh out loud mid-coke sip…
Read the storyMattress Handles are Survival Tools
by Austininva My father is a man of few words, packed with wisdom, and armed with a sense of humor that most people wouldn’t understand—nor survive.…
Read the storyMy Little Toothbrush Tyrant
There is a clear hierarchy established within our household. The order of authority and roles is as follows: Around bedtime, however, the list becomes chaotic, and…
Read the storyRuin Your Day with Toilet Paper Confetti
(A.K.A. Why My Sons Are Banned From Sam’s Club Until Further Notice) by austininva It started, as these things usually do, with a nap time gone…
Read the storyHow to Lose Archery Privileges in 3 Seconds
by austininva What boy, at some time in his life, doesn’t dream of being Robin Hood? I did—on an almost daily basis—from ages 13 to 15.…
Read the storyThe Spanker-in-Chief
By austininva There comes a moment in every parent’s life when you realize that the inmates are no longer just running the asylum… they’ve unionized, appointed…
Read the storyThe Pooptine Chapel
By austininva Once upon a time, I went to work. I do this most days—it’s a thing. Well, the funny thing about this day in particular…
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