Stories for Dads and Moms who Need a Laugh

It's been a busy spring and summer for me, so busy that I have been torn away from some of my duties including chronicling my adventures on the home front. But I haven't exactly been at home as much lately. No, I got a new job. It's a job that has required me to do some reading and some memorizing. New jobs mean employee manuals. It means figuring the ins and outs of where you are, what you're doing, and who you're working with. There's plenty of things for me to figure out. I've been there for almost six months, and I'm still learning. What is this Job? My new job So, what exactly is this new job I have? Well, it's one that allows me to combine my numerous gifts and talents. I get to work with something I love, and I connect with throngs of people at a time. I'm a Brewery Ambassador for Samuel Adams beer!  Loyal readers know how much I enjoy a beer from time to time, and my razor-sharp wit coupled with eloquent speaking skills make this the perf...

Sometimes plans fall through. If plans don't work, parents need to figure out something new. New plans can even be made on the fly. Wife took a week off. Summer Vacation is winding down and she wanted to have a little more time with the family before the children go back to school. We're Going on a Whale Watch We planned to go on a whale watch. I was excited to do this. I hadn't been on a whale watch in over 30 years and the kids have never been on one. It's been a hot summer, so some time on a boat would be a great way to cool off. I also liked this because watching the whales reminded me of my time at the Whaling Museum in New Bedford . As usual, there was the usual hustle and bustle that involved getting our children out of bed and on the road in the morning. Wife and I worked together, especially when it came to the teens, to make sure everyone was up and ready to go. We hit the road rather close to our scheduled time. This is an accomplishment for our family. Tr...