I find I still have a lot to learn about how to grill. I'm still living in a world where you throw the burgers on, wait till they look dark with black stripes and then throw some cheese on. Now, I'm doing steaks and pork chops and have a bigger fear that I'll ruin a $10 piece of meat because of my ignorance. Meat and grills all seem to be very temperamental and many are in the … [Read more...] about Tales from the Grill
Archives for June 2011
Dad drops daughter to catch ball at Dodgers game
We put this in the "worst dads" category just for fun. Pity this poor guy who drops his daughter as he tries to snag a foul ball, and then misses it! The YouTube video has over 2,000,000 views. It will be hard for him to live this one down, but as one commenter said, think of the negotiating power his daughter will have one day when she wants to borrow the car: "Dad, remember … [Read more...] about Dad drops daughter to catch ball at Dodgers game
Summer tips for dads of stuttering kids
I've had several friends and relatives who stuttered and know how painful it can be. If you're a dad of stutterer, find help for your child and learn to be as patient as you can. During vacation and throughout the year, there are things parents can do to help a child who stutters. The Stuttering Foundation,www.StutteringHelp.org, offers these tips: 1. Speak with your child in … [Read more...] about Summer tips for dads of stuttering kids