…According to Me. — Oscar weekend has arrived!…and it’s more confusing than ever. Per tradition, the internet gets a look at the year’s best films through my eyes — whether it asked for it or not. As a self-proclaimed amateur cinephile, I’m a sucker for lists, breaking down films, and making bold statements. Here’s…

Sleeping through the night is an adventure. Our 2 year old turbo tot has been in her big-girl bed for nine months, and loves it. What she doesn’t love, however, is sleeping solo all night. Between the hours of Midnight — 3:00 a.m., nighttime may be hijacked. …

And why crying about leaving the park unlocked everything — The way children capture words is remarkable. Launching into the vastness of language is daunting. Yet toddlers wade through those waters with a marvelous blend of effortlessness and hysterics. Admit it; there are those few words your kid mispronounces that are so damn cute you secretly wish it never be…

How Music Changed as Soon as My Daughter Arrived — Music plays an interesting role in our lives. It’s the soundtrack of emotion. The key ingredient to many a good time. An evolving art-form carrying a relevance weightier than most. For most of my young life, music predominantly served two-functions: An escape. Marker of eras. I can still recall the…

At the budding age of ten, my dad took me to the comic book store for the first time. Growing-up in small-town-Nebraska, population 8,000 and change, was not exactly filled with headline-grabbing excitement. In the land where Wal-Mart reigned supreme, conservative ideals were touted as absolute truth, and country music…

Raising a daughter is a hell of a thing. I’d be lying if I said we knew what we were doing. Confusion, bewilderment, and wonder fill our days more than they ever have before. And nothing magnifies your imperfections more than the roller-coaster of parenthood. …

Because parenthood — and life — are a marathon, and sometimes learning stuff sucks. — This weekend brought an unusual amount of seminal moments. And it’s no surprise that life continues to push the fast-forward button more and more every day. This particular weekend gave my daughter, Sophia, the opportunity to celebrate the second birthday of a dear friend; open her first savings account at…

Oscar weekend is here! As promised, the public gets an exclusive look at the year’s best films through my eyes — whether they asked for it or not. As a self-proclaimed amateur cinephile, I’m a sucker for lists, breaking down films, and making bold statements. Traditionally, I list all the…

Because New Traditions Are All the Rage These Days — December 17th was our first Christmas. It was the very first our little family celebrated with just us. The first time we relished in establishing holiday traditions unique to our house. The first time my little girl, Sophia, was big enough to really enjoy, understand, and participate in the festivities. …