Progressive has done a far better job on their new campaign for dads than their weird and insulting attempt last year w In last year's "Momeostasis," men became a feminized mom version of themselves as a sign of maturity. In"Dadeostasis" versions, the mom became more masculine like her father. Both were painful to watch since they seemed to go beyond maturity to imply a … [Read more...] about “Dad Support Group” ad from Progressive
Powerful video story on daddy-daughter love
The New York Times ran this "OP-DOC" video today. It's the story of a young woman who leaves her father behind to escape the concentration camps. It doesn't dwell on her guilt but the impossible situation she found herself in, and the message her father gets to her years later. Oddly, this didn't make me cry, but it's a beautiful piece that manages to communicate all it … [Read more...] about Powerful video story on daddy-daughter love
Review: Jack Reacher “Never Go Back” for dads and kids?
Okay, so Rotten Tomatoes is giving the new Jack Reacher movie, now out for digital rental, 37%. Should you skip "Never Go Back" with those ratings? Or is "Never Go Back" for dads and kids? If you're looking for a Friday evening diversion and like this sort of thing, this movie might surprise you. Not because it's a great film, but because for what it is, it's not as bad as … [Read more...] about Review: Jack Reacher “Never Go Back” for dads and kids?
Why you need to teach your kids skills now
My wife is reading Barbarian Days, the memoirs of a now 60-year-old surfer. While reading it, she stopped dramatically and looked at me to say, “He says that if you really want to be able to surf completely naturally, you have to start by age 14.” She continued, “Wow, by age 14. Can you imagine that?” I have to admit that I wasn’t really listening, immersed as I was in my New … [Read more...] about Why you need to teach your kids skills now
Review: Epson FastFoto high speed photo scanner
As a new parent, you know how your collection of photos just explodes. It's suddenly time to buy a new laptop and upgrade to a phone with the maximum storage available. And despite all the headaches new photo storage entails, it's certainly a lot better than the "good old days" when baby photos filled shoeboxes rarely to be seen. Additionally, in the olden days of just 15 years … [Read more...] about Review: Epson FastFoto high speed photo scanner