Parents Aren’t Allowed to Take Sick Days
By Joe Capell
Parents aren’t allowed to have sick days.Parents can’t just call in and say, “Sorry, I’m not feeling well so I’m not going to be able to parent today.” You can’t say, “Sorry kids, I
8 things NOT to get your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day
By Joe CapellValentine’s Day! It’s an important day for anyone in a relationship. If you botch Valentine’s Day for your sweetheart, the month of February, which is already cold and miserable, wil
5 common New Year’s resolutions and why we don’t keep them
By Joe Capell
Why do so many New Year’s resolutions fail? The reasons vary. Here are five common resolutions, and some reasons why they don’t succeed:1. I’m going to eat healthier.
Eating healthi
Let’s Give the Nod to Eggnog!
By Joe Capell
There are two kinds of people: those who love eggnog, and those who are wrong.What exactly is eggnog, anyway? Is it milk? Is it eggs? Is it a milkshake? Is it dessert? Is it a drink
In Defense of Pineapple On Pizza
Pizza is delicious! It’s one thing almost everyone can agree on. It’s the do-it-all meal featuring bread, sauce, cheese, meat (usually), veggies (sometimes), and even fruit (occasionally.)Yes, I
Daddy, Are You a Pirate?
It really should go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: Parents shouldn’t use curse words in front of their children.It’s basic common sense. If you don’t want your kids to swear like
How did we survive without our phones?
By Joe CapellThe other day I did something unbelievably amazing. I wandered into the bathroom and sat down on the toilet before I realized: I DIDN’T HAVE MY PHONE WITH ME! Yes, that’s right, I ac
Cash or Credit Card?
By Joe CapellI like cash. Don’t we all? (And I’m not talking about Johnny Cash. Although I can’t help but sing along anytime I hear “Ring of Fire.”) I like the look and feel of dollar bills in my
Splash pads or sprinklers?
[WARNING: Here comes an old man rant!]These kids today are so spoiled. Back in my day, if it was hot, do you know what we could do? Sweat. We could sweat. Maybe we could find some shade under a t
The Funny-ish Files: These Are My Problems….
These are my problems:The ice-maker on the refrigerator spat out an extra ice cube when I wasn’t looking, so there was a cold, wet spot on the kitchen floor that I stepped in with my bare feet.Th
