"Her father had been found but he had not made everything all right. Instead everything was worse than ever, and her adored father was bearded and thin and white and not omnipotent after all" -...
Looking up, and down, on dad
North, South and East … Growing up without Westerns
My kids will NEVER be like me because of one huge difference in their upbringing. They are growing up without Westerns and Swashbuckling adventures.
Disappointing Daddy
Dads … DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO … it induces strong feelings of inadequacy and parental failure. And whatever you do, do NOT allow your kids to see it.
Preparing for the Adventures Ahead
There are many things you discover by accident when you become a parent.
It might be the 1001 uses for baby wipes in daily life (I’m serious, these things are magical), or how to quickly...
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Re-record, not fade away
My seven-year-old’s short life literally flashed before his eyes this weekend.
Birth. First bath. Learning to walk. Birthday and Christmas parties. Holidays abroad. Playing with his sister. All vividly recalled.
It wasn’t a nasty experience. On the...
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In praise of dust
Dads are not often praised for a lack of activity. Yet it is possible for a little dust to be a sign of maturity and care.
Autumn Walks, Teddy Bears and a Galaxy S5
What really made the Galaxy S5 stand out was the camera – and so this is what we put through its paces more than anything.
