What's in a name? There are plenty of people across the world who have common names, rare names, or somewhere floating around the vast in-between. Generally, there isn't much attention paid to such commonalities or rarities beyond a brief conversational mention. Then there's Nigel Smith, a UK pub owner disappointed at the lack of people named Nigel across the United … [Read more...] about Man Named Nigel Plans ‘Nigel Night’ At Pub To Rally Fellow Nigels And Set Record
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Dad gets bill after son misses the party
Has this ever happened to you? You RSVP for a party and then are a no-show? Certainly unthoughtful, rude, and not the best example for your kids, but have you ever heard of getting charged for it? LONDON – It was not what Derek Nash expected to find in his 5-year-old's school bag: A bill demanding a "no-show fee" for another child's birthday party. Nash said the bill from … [Read more...] about Dad gets bill after son misses the party
What 6 Weeks of Childbirth-Enforced Celibacy Feels Like
Francis Ma Number of Kids: 2 daughters Current PBS Show of choice: Little Einsteins This is not a joke. You may be wondering why one has to be celibate. While I will not dispense with details, let's just say that childbirth is a very traumatic experience for a woman's body and that it takes time to heal. And because it takes time to heal, the gates to fun town have … [Read more...] about What 6 Weeks of Childbirth-Enforced Celibacy Feels Like
5 Things I Learned in the First Month of Parenting
That first month. Wow. It's indescribable and looking back, part of me doesn't think it really existed. But it did and truth be told, nothing can truly prepare you. The reason is because that first month is all reactionary, much like the first level of a new video game. There's trial and error, and not everything works. Occasionally you get covered in goo. It's … [Read more...] about 5 Things I Learned in the First Month of Parenting
3 Things I Wish I Knew in the Delivery Room
Dads to be. Listen up because I'm about to drop knowledge on you that no one told me. My only hope is that you embrace this truth and hold it close. It could save your life. Before I begin, you should know the following. Every birth is different. Some women get C-sections. Some women have natural births. Some women have children in public places. I can only tell you about my … [Read more...] about 3 Things I Wish I Knew in the Delivery Room