Unless I have a business meeting at a very nice restaurant, I bring my lunch from home. This way is healthier, less expensive and I can prepare exactly what I want. Moreover, I like to bring a variety of foods to snack on throughout the day. This requires a lunch bag.… Read the rest
Category Archives: Parenting & Family
Mothers Day Tribute
Be sure to check out the Mothers Day episode of our Cast of Dads podcast. Mothers Day has passed, but this show is filled with timeless tales of honoring moms and making sure the celebration goes just right — along with a few hilarious diversions. Listen and let us know what you think.… Read the rest
Why It Pays To Invest In A Good Grill
I recently bought a new Weber grill and proudly posted about it here and talked about it on our Cast of Dads podcast. This week I had another opportunity to talk about my new pride-and-joy — with a reporter from a national business magazine. He interviewed me for a summer feature story on investing in new grills in shaky economies.
Grilled Tuna With Soy-Ginger Sauce
As part of my series on quick-and-healthy family meals, I thought I’d share with you my recipe for grilled tuna with soy-ginger sauce. This is a great summer, eat-on-the-deck kind of meal. Try it out and let me know what you think.
The Sauce
I made the sauce a day before: Sautee two tablespoons minced ginger and two tablespoons minced garlic on medium heat with a little sesame oil.… Read the rest
What Makes Men Cry?
I enjoyed David Churbuck’s essay on tearjerkers, where he explored media that consciously evoke a crying response. He prompted a discussion with the Cast of Dads, where we probed the things that make us dads cry. The conclusion? Dads don’t cry often, but they’re suckers for narratives in movies and books that involve severance of father-son bonds, and life-or-death situations where they’re forced to choose among their children.… Read the rest