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Archive for April, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE DEV!

Five years ago today my boy barged into our lives and decided to stay. I am thrilled and blessed by his decision. I never really saw myself as a parent, but he was able to change that swiftly and decisively. At first glance, covered in goop and slime, I knew he was mine – the [...]

ONE OF THESE LINKS IS DOING IT’S OWN THING…

I have a new post up on The Blogfathers. Check it out if you get a chance. We’ve decided to step it up a notch over there and showcase what a collaborative blog can really do. Stay tuned… Also, check out this clip (I refuse to embed it on my site) and let me know [...]

STILL YAPPIN’

I’m not sure if Dev is turning five or 25 next week. The kid really thinks he’s grown. He’s also kind of funny and cute. I think I’ll keep him. Here are three things that fly off the top of my head that he’s said over the last three weeks. I’m not sure why they [...]

THE BLACK [DAD] LIST: AN INSTITUTION THAT SHALL REMAIN NAMELESS

The other day an institution that shall remain nameless contacted me via form letter to notify me that my social security number was “accidentally” published on their public website along with thousands of others. They basically said “our bad” and suggested that I do something to make sure that I don’t become the victim of [...]