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I am a Stay-Home Dad to two wonderful boys, both homeschooled. They have PDD, an Autism-Spectrum disorder, and are the sweetest, brightest kids you'll ever meet. My wife and I have been married for 15 wonderful years. We live in Columbus, OH.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Advice for stay-at-home dads: 1 of 8
I was a "Stay-at-home Dad" for a total of seven years. For those of you who instantly conjure images of Michael Keaton in "Mr. Mom" this could not be further from the truth. First, a little background: My wife and I worked for many years, right up until our first son was born. Even before having children, we had both agreed ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Male cat owners: 1 of 7
I am a man, 36 years old, married with two kids. I'm big, mad and hairy (like Hagrid). People tell me that with my size, build, long hair and goatee that I resemble a biker. Until I tell them I own a cat. Then, I suddenly become a sissy. What is so effeminate about owning a feline? Sure, most dogs are bigger, bark loudly, bi... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Is it insulting to give birthday gifts that make fun of a person's age?: 2 of 11
The act of gift-giving is meant to be an act of love and respect. By bestowing a token or much-anticipated item upon someone should show that person how much you care about them and what they mean to you. Of course, one can give a "gag" gift, something humorous or even ribald. There's nothing wrong with that, if it makes eve... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) How to live without cable or satellite and still get your TV fix: 7 of 29
I admit it. I am a TV addict. I have my favorite shows, characters, episodes, etc., and can go on at length about them. (Don't worry, I won't do that here!) But we have been without cable or satellite for over two years now. I still watch what I want, though. How, you ask? Allow me to extrapolate. First, let me state why I d... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Tales of delinquent pets: 9 of 32
I'm not sure if Stripe qualified as a "Delinquent Pet", but life with that big cat was never dull. Like almost all the cats I've ever been owned by in my 38 years, Stripe came to us as a stray. I lived with my parents in a little Pennsylvania town in what people usually refer to as "the sticks". As a result, those unsavory t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Common grammar mistakes and how to fix them: 8 of 27
There are plenty of articles about the decline of basic English skills, the evils of "txt spk", the horror of street slang and vernacular ruining the language. As easy and tempting as it would be, I won't go down that avenue. Instead I'd like to offer some of the more commonplace grammatical and spelling errors people make, ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Should boys be taught to sew?: 8 of 22
I am a Stay-at-home Dad and home school teacher to two young sons, which means that their concept of gender roles is already different from most of their peers. To them, the idea of the husband doing most of the cooking and cleaning, things once considered "women's work", is perfectly normal. Much of their assigned chores in... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Should neutral be a playable faction in The World of Warcraft?: 2 of 5
Should a third faction, one that is Neutral, be introduced to the World of Warcraft MMORPG? I believe it would greatly improve the game, and draw in an even larger audience. First off, for anyone unfamiliar with World of Warcraft, or MMORPGs in general, here's a quick overview. MMORPG stands for Massive Multiplayer Online Ro... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Fast and easy ways to make extra money: 24 of 38
You need money and you need it NOW! Quick grab your yellow pages and see what's available in your neighborhood. You can: Sell stuff on ebay or Craig's List: If you don't think you have anything, go through your attic, garage and basement Offer to sell your friends unwanted items on ebay for a split of the profit: You would b... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How to give yourself the gift of sleep: 12 of 18
Holiday shopping. How these two words strike apprehension into the heart of the average American, conjuring up images of Black Friday, crammed cars and parking lots, long lines, crowded malls, endless cooking, decorating, and so on. With all that stress and busy preparation, it's no wonder many of us don't get enough rest. W... More..