2008 May | The Modernish Father

The Linkage for May. 30th

Here’s a quick look at what I was reading online from May. 21st to May. 30th:

May 30, 2008 0 Comments Short URL The Linkage

I really had high hopes for Memorial Day weekend. It started off so well with The Wife and I ditching work Friday afternoon to go see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull while the kids were still locked up at day care. Then I had a day all to myself on Saturday [...]

May 27, 2008 5 Comments Short URL Fatherhood

Insert slow-motion roundhouse kick here

Well, after 2+ months and fourteen games, The Boy’s first season of organized tee ball came to an end this evening. He made a lot of progress over the season and I think he had a lot of fun as well. Even though it’s starting to get unbearably hot around here, I was kind of [...]

May 21, 2008 3 Comments Short URL Fatherhood, Sports

The Linkage for May. 21st

Here’s a quick look at what I was reading online from May. 12th to May. 21st:

May 21, 2008 1 Comment Short URL The Linkage

A harrowing close call with color blindness

Last Friday, the weekend got off to an unexpected early start when The Boy’s school called me on my cell phone around lunch time. When the school calls, you know something bad has happened. They never call to just say that your kid is doing great and setting a shining example for all the other [...]

May 20, 2008 4 Comments Short URL Fatherhood

Blessing in disguise

About three months ago, I was let go from a part-time web job I had kept on the side for over a decade. As you can imagine, the timing wasn’t all that great as The Girl had just arrived and losing any sort of income, no matter how small, was not welcome news.

May 14, 2008 5 Comments Short URL Workin' It

The Linkage for May. 12th

Here’s a quick look at what I was reading online from Apr. 25th to May. 12th:

May 12, 2008 0 Comments Short URL The Linkage

We are not amused

Over the past few days, The Girl has discovered how to use her hands more effectively. It all started with some general arm flapping last week and now she’s figured out how to move her little fingers independently, meaning she can now grab things pretty well. She’s become an expert at removing her pacifier and [...]