What Happens When Dad Doesn’t Talk?

 

The other night, my wife and I watched “What to Expect When You’re Expecting,” a perfectly entertaining, somewhat ordinary movie, with a great cast having a great time. At one point, two characters faced off and argued over who was the alpha person in their relationship. It’s quite clear who is the alpha personality in our home, even though my wife thinks she runs the show. And, I have the bigger mouth.

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The Evolution of Technology: #Watches

My first and likely my only Tourbillon watch

The Evolution of Technology blog series is written by Bruce Sallan and Professor David E. Weber

Our series continues with one of my favorite old tech devices: the watch. Yeah, a watch: analog and perhaps one you had to wind (do kids know what that means?). I had a love affair with watches when I was a kid so this will be a fun column to write!

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Dad Fishes for Balls

balls

We all KNOW that “Dad” is not me, but I will tell you that this comic (script) is inspired by a true story! You might say that “Dad” has a handicap when it comes to golfing! Have fun fishing for balls!

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Help Me Choose the Title for my Book!

What do you think is the BEST title for my forthcoming book about my cross-country trip taking my son to college?

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We Talked #Politics at #DadChat

 talked #politics

Duh, it’s political season and this time there’s a sort of important election going on. How do we talk to our kids about politics was our topic at #DadChat  Thursday, October 18 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT/9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET. To many, politics is almost a religion. Do we proselytize about it to our family? Should we? Should we give a fair and balanced point of view on the issues and candidates? What impact do you believe this election will have on OUR KIDS? We talked #politics – Read the transcript.

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Dad Loves Musical Theater

musical theater

As you all know, I write these comics and the wonderful Michael Voogd (VoogDesigns) draws them. There is absolutely NO resemblance between “Dad” and me, of course, though occasionally I do lift story ideas from my life. My son loves musicals and his Drama Club at school is putting on “Sweeney Todd,” so this is a tribute to the Oak Park High School Drama club and my son, Aaron Sallan!

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