No baloney, it was a lot of fun participating in the Sony DigiDad Project and I hope you enjoyed the posts here at Dad-O-Matic that [...]

Unlike FIGHT CLUB, when it comes to the rules of Fatherhood, it is ok to talk about them freely, especially here at Dad-O-Matic.  But are [...]

We are in that awkward time between Thanksgiving, and New Year’s, when the various “Holy Days” (a.k.a. Holidays) kick in.  Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, [...]

If you are a parent, you should have no trouble looking for things to be thankful for this holiday season.  You need look no further [...]

As the latest mission for the Sony DigiDad Project, we were loaned a Sony VAIO P Series Lifestyle PC mini laptop and told to go [...]

It is November 15.  Two weeks ago I introduced you to my hairy situation, having decided to grow a moustache this month in support of [...]

There is no doubt we live in a digital world. You wouldn’t be reading this blog if we didn’t. As a “Digital Dad” [...]

Today is November 1, and I just had a close shave.  No, I didn’t avoid an accident.  I actually had a close shave… with a [...]

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The adventures of Max and his wild, woolly friends has always been a favorite of mine. The unique visual style of Maurice Sendak’s [...]

“Words, words, words.”
- William Shakespeare (HAMLET)

I love words. I love to read and write. I was an English Major in college. Thus, [...]

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, yet as my task for this latest installment in the Sony DigiDad Project I am asked [...]

Food, glorious food!  To this day that is one of my favorite songs from the musical “OLIVER.” (Ok, that may be “too much information,” but bear with me, please…)  If you watched the video of my parents in a recent post here as part of the Sony DigiDad Project you may have gleaned that food [...]

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(NOTE: The following article first appeared last September on my personal blog, Sassholes! It was this post about my daughter’s 17th birthday that [...]

Heritage is a powerful word. In its truest sense it implies all the things we are made of and all the things that make us [...]

From everything I have seen and heard, being a grandparent is a special thrill.  I am not there yet myself, but as my own kids [...]

Everyone has family secrets…things that all the relatives know, but are better left unsaid outside the family circle. The worse family secrets are the ones [...]

Kids of all ages love plans, especially plans made by their parents for them. So, when I told my kids to invite a few friends [...]

I’m a bad example for my kids.  I live my life with my hand and/or my ear seemingly fused to a mobile device.  My current [...]

For as long as I can remember, Sony has been a premiere consumer electronics brand.  I can clearly remember getting my hands on the original, [...]

Yes, I am writing yet another “5 Tips” post. This is unintentionally becoming a series (coming soon: “5 Posts About 5 Tips….”) but let’s [...]

It is possible your Dad didn’t explicitly tell you these things when you became a parent, but he probably demonstrated at least some of them [...]

Our children are growing up in an amazing, incredible, awe inspiring age.  It is easy to take for granted the phenomenal, science fiction-esque, fantasy world [...]

Traditions in a family are really important in creating a history that bonds and binds.  Having family traditions leads to having family stories that are [...]

One of the worst memories of my childhood was during one of my first summers at Sleep Away camp.  (NOTE: I know, I must have [...]

It’s summertime!  (Duh!)  For many families that means it is time for lots of “Rays and Zees” spending time outdoors with activities and relaxing in [...]