1. First, listen to this album by The All About on repeat because it encapsulates summery-suburban-slurpees-and-swimming-pool feelings. Especially tracks “Summer Sheets”, “Heat Wave” and “Lyla Garrity”. Dance party. 2. Read your horoscope daily from multiple sources but only pay attention to the positive things. Ain’t nobody got time for sketchy vibes. This, along with spilling coffee on myself … Continue reading »
Why Arrested Development is One of the Darkest Comedies Around
It’s been seven years since Arrested Development went off the TV market. Now to the delight of millions of viewers everywhere, the series is back on Netflix with a fanfare of promos, a real-life Bluth’s Bananas making its rounds nationwide, and even (dare we hope?) whispers of a movie in production. It is a show … Continue reading »
Cocktail Anatomy : Margarita Bonita by Dr. Dean
This drink is brought to you by: Dr. Dean – MD (Master Drinkologist) – my very own Real Life Cool Dad ™. It’s summer …. that means Margarita!! When it comes to making a good cocktail, it’s all about the ingredients. It’s no different than making good food. No mixes. No fake ingredients. The real stuff. Pure. … Continue reading »
The Fighter In Me
“You know when people tell you your dream is impractical it’s just because they are pissed they didn’t follow their own,” my dad tells me in a thick Rhode Island accent while painting the rudder of a boat he is building. “You can’t let other people tell you how to live your life.” My dad, … Continue reading »
Top 5 Dad-tractive Men
Please understand, this is not a list of Older Men Who Gabrielle Finds Attractive. (That is a much longer list with broader criteria.) This is a list of men who are attractive in the way that only a father can be. Confused? Let me explain one by one. 1. Ben Affleck: The Diaper-Bag Carrying Dad Ben … Continue reading »
GTFO CLUB – Cool Dads!
On this week’s GTFO TV Club we discussed the ongoing results of our TV Dad Death Match, including some in-depth analysis of Luke Danes, Keith Mars, Alaric Saltzman, Rupert Giles, & co. Continue reading »
A Dad’s Guide to Prog Rock
My dad’s love story with progressive rock was nothing like mine with the Ottawa Senators: it was a long and drawn out affair, with much thought and chasing around put into it. When I asked him if he’d help me co-write a piece about prog rock and his love for it, he was very into … Continue reading »