Q: You went to Universal Studios? How was Harry Potter World? By the time the broom lifted me off the ground for the second ride around, I just knew breakfast was pulling an Eggs Benedict Arnold, and that I was in deep, deep trouble. The hard part should’ve been over. Our newly minted 21-year-old hatedContinue reading “ASK A STRAY DAD: EMOTION SICKNESS”
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ON EMPTY CALORIES: The effects of cooking comfort food, thousands of miles away from where you feel comfortable. Q: I am living on my own for the first time in forever. What the hell am I supposed to eat? A: Well, tonight I had “Eggs in Purgatory.” Read whatever you want into that. Look, youContinue reading “ASK A STRAY DAD 9:”
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ON BOOZY STEPDADS Question: I’m a stepfather to three adolescents. Am I drinking enough? Answer: Probably not, according to every book, movie or television show I’ve ever seen. But let’s check via this handy quiz I pulled off the internet*, shall we? Scenario 1: You are having a nice dinner with your new family. Your middle stepson hasContinue reading “ASK A STRAY DAD 6:”
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ON GRIEF. *Note: This was originally written on September 17. Q: We had to put down our 14-year-old chocolate lab, Gus, a week ago. A: Is there a question in there somewhere? Q: No. I just felt like I needed to say it. A: Oh. Sorry. Why? Q: Because I miss him. But probably notContinue reading “ASK A STRAY DAD 5:”
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ON CRYING. *Note: This was originally written and posted on August 14. Thank you for your patience as I migrate everything over from another—ahem—Medium. Q: Why am I crying all the time? I’m a grown-ass man. What is wrong with me? Can you help me fix this, so I don’t look like a freak inContinue reading “ASK A STRAY DAD 3:”
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