A Dude’s Guide

Fatherhood advice and topics from dads.

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No Cell Phones for Pre-Teens

November 20th, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Kids, A Dude's Guide to Life

My youngest little dude hates me forever. Again. This time it’s because I won’t get him a cell phone of his very own. “But, Daaaaaadd, all my friends have one!” I don’t even bother with the cliff response. I just told him no. Repeatedly. While it’s true that several of his friends do have cell [...]

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The Age Of Drinking

November 11th, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Life

The first time I got drunk I was a bit more than a year old. Now, I bring that up not to denigrate my mom and dad, although, really, come on, Dad. What were you thinking? Just because you and Mom didn’t drink, you thought it would be funny to watch a little dude who [...]

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Happy Veteran’s Day

November 10th, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Life

Today in the United States isn’t just a day off from the public schools or a reason why there’s no mail. It’s also a day of celebration, in which we honor those men and women who have served our country by joining the armed forces. Happy Veteran’s Day, everybody!
Go find a vet to kiss. We’ll [...]

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