And so we begin…Parenting, Phase 3
Alex’s goal for the AAU Diving Championships in Orlando: “Not come in last.” It turned out to be a wild and emotional experience. Alex and Shani had flown down to Orlando on Sunday. I flew in Monday night and after a bunch of flight delays, I slithered into the hotel room around 1 in the … Continue reading Diving on the Big Stage
This is the final and concluding installment of the Donna G Project. This project has been written to and for my boys. It was inspired by my wife’s friend Donna G and her experience with breast cancer. The final subject of the Donna G Project: fatherhood. - If you're a dad, and you take … Continue reading About Fatherhood (The Curse of Donna G’s Boobs)
My uncle Coddy picked me up at the airport. As I climbed into the car, I asked him how far it was to Angels Stadium. “At least an hour. Get comfortable.” An hour sounded fine to me. We drove south across LA. Coddy told me about his hip surgery and a songwriter’s convention he’d recently … Continue reading Angelic Baseball
Warning: this is a cranky post. This weekend I drove by something that invariably drive me nuts: a lemonade stand. See photo: Now, if you find lemonade stands wholesome and cute. If you think they are great ways to teach kids about work ethic and money, let me ask you a few questions. Did the … Continue reading Drive-by Crank
Little league playoffs. Double elimination and Jack’s team had already lost once. It was do or die time. Potentially Jack’s last chance to get a hit this season. I’ve kept the score book all season and this time the head coach asked me to sit in the dugout. Alex joined me. Two observations of note: … Continue reading Bad Language in the Dugout
Final entry for the Phillies game. This one widens out to a much larger personal picture. Like I said, it was me, Jack, Alex, and Shani’s dad. Boys trip to the Phils. We parked at the Holiday Inn lot. “This is a good hotel to stay in if you’re going to the game,” Jack said. … Continue reading Phillies Game Part 4 of 4: Making History
When I was in high school, I went to every single home football game, but I didn’t watch the games at all. For me it was a social event. I’d spend three hours walking around and around the field, stopping to talk to people, hitting the snack shack, flirting ineptly with girls. For many people, … Continue reading Phillies Game Part 3 of 4: Citizens Bank Park Review
Before we begin, let me remind you that I am a huge Yankees fan, and therefore loathe the Red Sox. They are my mortal enemy. Also note that my entire town including my younger son are Phillies fans. I genuinely root for them and consider them my second favorite team. However, as Shani's dad and … Continue reading Phillies Game Part 2 of 4: Team Analysis
We interrupt our 4-part Phillies series to bring you an important update. The final game of the little league regular season was yesterday. Let me give you the play-by-play. Jack had still not gotten a hit yet this season. To add to the drama, his grandparents were there to see the game. We were really … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Jack Nuckols sets record
I was explaining to Jack where I got the tickets. “They’re from a guy I used to work with named Andrew. He’s a real-deal baseball fan.” “Not more than me,” Jack replied. “Actually, this guy might have you beat.” “How?” “He has a baseball bat autographed by 23 Hall of Fame baseball players.” Jack frowned … Continue reading Phillies Game Part 1 of 4: Boy Management
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