Category: Anecdotes

  • “You Want Fries with That?”

    I didn’t realize what a horrifically hectic few days we’ve had, eating more fast food than I’d normally allow, until I finally got caught up and was able to make a healthy, delicious home cooked meal. I got a whole chicken, butterflied it open and started to grill it on the barbecue…(scene takes place by…

  • What Dad REALLY Meant

    The Devil Is In The Details, and sometimes the details come in the form of the eldest child

  • Going to the Movies

    One great thing about being the father of three small children is that I don’t feel bad about being the occasional curmudgeon… (scene takes place at the theater concession stand after waiting 10 minutes for our tickets and another 10 to get to the front of the concession line): Stu to unfortunate teen behind counter:…

  • The Fancy Occasion

    ” Honey, I’m home. Ooh, champagne tonight! What’s the occasion?”

  • It’s a MAN, baby !

    I was feeling good about getting regular exercise (keyword: was) until I took off my shirt to change into workout clothes and my youngest says to me, “I like your boobs”

  • I’m So Glad I Didn’t Offer Suggestions

    My wife comes up to me and says, “How ’bout a three-way?” I say, “Sure!” and the next thing I know, I’m changing out the dimmer switch in our formal dining room…

  • I Agree, Somewhat

    mick to stu: I saw a newborn baby in clinic today; it makes we wanna have a fourth. stu to mick: that makes we wanna have a fifth.