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Five reasons he doesn’t talk to you anymore
Published on 2012-05-22 23:00:35
If there is one relationship flaw almost ever man gets tagged with it’s how he doesn’t talk. And by talk I don’t mean a discussion of golf handicaps, the stock market, or Sports Illustrated swimsuit... > read more
Teaching my son to walk under water
Published on 2012-05-21 07:48:28
It was bound to happen eventually. When the Queen and I had met my son was on the cusp of turning five years old. For the prior year it had been only me; there had been no significant other in my... > read more
Because everyone needs to feel special
Published on 2012-05-17 08:42:02
Tomorrow marks the beginning of summer break for most Atlanta area schools. Come Monday rush hour will be less rushed, soccer moms will have an extra hour to primp for tennis, and I can finally take... > read more
Standing firmly in mid-air
Published on 2012-05-14 22:29:53
I wasn’t prepared for this particular question. For the last half hour the conversation had focused primarily on the blog, being a dad, and more specifically a divorced one. The answer, pulled from... > read more
You can’t make him be daddy.
Published on 2012-05-10 15:41:19
I’ve held senior leadership positions within corporate America for over a decade. I’ve led and worked through countless others to get projects completed or goals achieved and from all of the... > read more
Sick Cycles: ThunderBeach Bike Week 2012 in Pictures
Published on 2012-05-08 20:59:15
ThunderBeach Bike Week is held annually in Panama City Beach Florida. For five days the first weekend of every May bikers from across the country convene in the Redneck Rivera for the beach, the... > read more
Five signs he’ll be a great dad: #1 – Women
Published on 2012-05-07 13:27:42
Divorce has made me a better father. Of that there is absolutely no question. Had none of this ever happened I’m convinced, with the majority of married parents today (including moms), I would have... > read more
Don’t be that guy: (1) Mr. Point-N-Shoot
Published on 2012-05-01 16:21:47
If there remains a lingering doubt that the human male deserves most of the criticism he gets I’m about to put that to rest. Men are clearly their own worst enemies when it comes to reputation and... > read more
The price of the good life
Published on 2012-04-30 15:16:05
What is the good life worth? This is a question I’ve been pondering a great deal lately; maybe it’s because my years in the windshield are growing fewer than those in the rearview or possibly it’s... > read more
RetroRewind – Dive bars and movie stars
Published on 2012-04-27 18:33:37
My under graduate college was in what today is still considered a ‘one red light town’. Ok, it may have had a few more red lights, but you get what I’m saying. Along with this establishment of higher... > read more
Introducing the kids to daddy’s new girlfriend
Published on 2012-04-24 22:32:14
You’ve winked, poked, and prodded; you’ve met for coffee, had yogurt, and almost broke your pelvis in that yoga class; you’ve spent countless man hours and burned through half your kids’ college fund... > read more
Seeing daddy love again
Published on 2012-04-22 20:51:48
The warnings are frightening. Children from broken homes are more likely to end up divorced - if they get married at all. Nicholas Wolfinger, from the University of Utah and author of the book... > read more
Till death do us part, or I get laid
Published on 2012-04-19 10:32:50
I don’t talk openly about my faith here for two reasons, first I’m not a seminary trained pastor turned rockstar or an enlightened theologian, and second those of us in the flock who try usually end... > read more
When I learned to say goodbye
Published on 2012-04-16 20:48:20
It would be one of the toughest decisions I had ever made. We had been together for a year and a half and considering our culture’s microwave approach to dating that’s a lifetime. Our kids were... > read more
Who I should be kissing first
Published on 2012-04-12 20:21:52
Would you believe me if I told you I know the reason why 50% of all marriages end in divorce, and why the vast majority of those divorces involve children? Could I convince you even though my name... > read more
The Bobby Petrino biker sex scandal and the #1 rule he forgot
Published on 2012-04-11 09:49:36
For the uninitiated there is a biker code, a set of unspoken laws and regulations anyone who straddles the steel horse adheres to – knowingly or not. Some commands are universal no matter the... > read more
My kids are boring.
Published on 2012-04-09 21:49:48
Until I was a teenager the nearest thing our family had to legit technology was a rotary dial telephone and a four-station television set – five stations if Fox was coming in good that day. If... > read more
RetroRewind – The song that changed everything
Published on 2012-04-09 07:28:30
I have an encyclopedic love of music. Thanks to my mother, it first started with soul music such as Earth, Wind, and Fire and The Commodores. As I moved into high school and became the preeminent... > read more
The secrets parents keep
Published on 2012-04-05 12:16:14
Wait until your father gets home! How many of us have vivid memories of that declaration levied in our direction after trying to stab our sister with a steak knife or inflicting $500 worth of... > read more
Look right here! One wish for my daughter.
Published on 2012-04-03 00:00:37
God is not without a sense of humor – or he has a firm grasp of irony. For the early part of my adult life I had no desire for children. Not because I was egotistical and remain the center of... > read more
Three considerations for every divorced father and StartOverSmart
Published on 2012-03-28 22:38:54
Several weeks ago I wrote about the honor I had received in being asked to join a list of distinguished speakers at the first ever Start Over Smart Divorce Expo in New York City. The expo’s mission... > read more
Is it REALLY just flirting?
Published on 2012-03-26 20:38:26
I can still remember when I first committed the sixth of Pope Gregory I’s seven deadly sins. I was in Mrs. Heath’s sixth grade class at Charlotte Elementary School in what is still a two red-light... > read more
Letting my boy be a boy
Published on 2012-03-22 13:54:06
My father was a perfectionist or as close to one as I’ve ever known. He wasn’t OCD or anal retentive; he didn’t expect bath towels to be hung precisely on the rack and cans of food to be stacked in... > read more
In the community of men
Published on 2012-03-19 23:12:40
As a kid I often found it hard to make friends. Living in a rural town where the closest boy my age lived over a mile away, any friend I did have was fiercely guarded for fear of never finding... > read more
The memoir of an unmanly man
Published on 2012-03-14 21:12:58
To use a southern axiom, “The men of my family were tougher than nails”. My father’s hands were pieces of chiseled granite scarred and calloused from his years of labor and toil. He was a logger by... > read more
Would you let you date your daughter?
Published on 2012-03-11 18:50:25
I wasn’t always such a nice guy. There was a season of my life where I would lie and manipulate to get what I wanted. I was calculating and exact; like a master of deception I knew what to do, what... > read more
Helping others Start Over Smart
Published on 2012-03-07 22:52:47
I was the first guy in my circle of friends who ever got divorced when mine began seven years ago. While my ex sought advice from girlfriends, relatives, and a tarot card reader, I went it alone. My... > read more
How I did, and didn’t, deal with my ex’s affair.
Published on 2012-03-04 22:18:39
The discovery of my ex wife’s affair wouldn’t have made for a successful Lifetime movie. I never walked in to find the lovers in a pornographic embrace, it happened way before I could have hacked... > read more
The memoir of a part time father
Published on 2012-02-29 22:00:59
Their things are packed in a forest of plastic grocery bags and hand-me-down purses strewn at the top of the stairs. Organization is a quality we regularly work on. I’ve always maintained a penchant... > read more
Men who don’t commit and the women who stay
Published on 2012-02-26 22:53:17
It was the spring of ‘89 and I had just made it through a tumultuous five days of fraternity hazing rituals sealed with a blood oath to never reveal any of what happened. After the last 12 hours of... > read more
You know you’re a good parent when your kids hate you
Published on 2012-02-22 08:43:06
I make no bones about it; I am a tough love parent. And by tough love I mean I have no fear of being the mean parent, when necessary. Whether that trait came from my stalwart father or... > read more
Why kids need dad and dad needs a Glock
Published on 2012-02-19 22:27:08
Of all the qualities I remember about my father, his ability to intimidate anyone he chose was most indelible. He wasn’t a physically large man; by anyone’s measurement he was of average height,... > read more
A reader dilemma – When an absent father wants to be daddy again
Published on 2012-02-14 22:17:59
A reader recently sent a distressed request on the post A Manifesto on Absent Fathers concerning her absent ex who has suddenly expressed a desire, after six years, to be part of his daughter’s life.... > read more
Confronting him about his pornography addiction. The Conclusion
Published on 2012-02-13 23:01:05
Blogger’s note: this is the conclusion of a two-part series about the devastating affects of pornography use and pornography addiction on men. Click the link to read part 1 of Confronting him... > read more
Confronting him about his pornography addiction. Part 1
Published on 2012-02-12 22:19:45
Blogger’s note: This is part one of a two-part article about the devastating affects of pornography use and pornography addiction on men. Over 50% of all divorces cite pornography as a primary... > read more
The music of love. Your Valentine’s playlist courtesy of my iTunes library
Published on 2012-02-09 16:14:05
If you were suddenly stranded on a deserted island with only one form of entertainment what would it be? Every season of Seinfeld, Family Guy, Dancing with the Stars? What about your Wii, or ESPN or... > read more
How to make him happy this Valentine’s Day without buying him a thing
Published on 2012-02-07 23:02:27
Men take a sadistic delight in complaining about Valentine’s Day (which I’m on a mission to officially rename Valenstress Day) and declare it little more than a Hallmark Holiday purely for card... > read more
You’re wearing what?!?! Fashion advice for the divorced man.
Published on 2012-02-06 09:09:24
I’m thoroughly convinced the vast majority of heterosexual men have absolutely no fashion acumen whatsoever. In fact, were not for those favored enough to be loved by women who do possess a sense of... > read more
Demi-se of a modern day cougar
Published on 2012-02-05 22:59:13
Anyone with an elementary grasp of Sociology understands the notion of a ‘cougar’, a woman romantically involved with a much younger man, isn’t a 21st century phenomenon. History is replete with... > read more
One dad’s take on fat kids, #ashamed, and mommy bloggers
Published on 2012-02-02 08:58:24
I live in Georgia. I have kids. These two facts provide me the necessary credentials for what I’m about to weigh in on. The current issue of childhood obesity is a perfect storm thirty years in the... > read more
What I’ll do differently when I get married again. Part 2 – dating, marriage, and money
Published on 2012-01-30 23:05:27
I have the blessed privilege of being a financial mentor with a local organization where I live. It is an honor I was led to undertake some time ago and has given me a great opportunity to serve... > read more
Marriage isn’t the problem, the people in it are.
Published on 2012-01-29 20:47:31
Anthropologists calculate the institution of marriage, or something you and I would recognize as such, to date back almost 5000 years. The earliest known marriage certificate, in this case a marriage... > read more
Embracing life’s painful lessons
Published on 2011-07-04 22:39:56
We all encounter pivotal circumstances - those moments or seasons when, looking back, were the turning point in our life which led to our own growth. Here is one story. > read more
RetroRewind – been cheated on? Say hello to your theme song.
Published on 2011-07-03 00:36:57
If you've ever been cheated on, say 'hello' to your theme song. > read more
A grandson’s tribute to his grandmother
Published on 2011-06-30 14:34:34
Earlier this week my last remaining grandparent passed away. This is my literary tribute to my one and only Nanny. > read more
Sleeping single in a double bed. A sign your relationship is in serious trouble.
Published on 2011-06-27 20:48:01
When couples stop sleeping in the same bed together is a sign that things are not going well in a relationship. Couples that don't sleep together don't usually stay together. > read more
Sharing your Father’s Day with their step dad
Published on 2011-06-24 14:45:29
How should biological dads react when there is a step-dad who will also be celebrated on Father's day? I've had to deal with this for six years, here's my story. > read more
Manufactured Beauty – The look of lust
Published on 2011-06-13 21:33:53
It's just a look in the direction of a pretty girl. Except what we think is an innocent look, can actually help destroy the the one we are with. > read more
The Ocean View Restaurant – a perspective on priorities
Published on 2011-06-09 22:50:18
Over time our perspectives on life change, what we think, the way we feel about things, where we go with our friends, like to the Ocean View Restaurant. > read more
When parenthood becomes codependency
Published on 2011-06-05 23:02:11
Parenthood can quickly become codependency. When all other relationships take a backseat to their children and the devastation can be tragic. > read more
Playing not to lose and hating myself for it
Published on 2011-05-31 22:11:28
Playing not to lose. It's more than just an axiom in sports. Taking the safe route, not upsetting the apple cart is a pattern in my life. And I hate that about myself. > read more
Playing not to lose and hating myself for it
Published on 2011-05-31 22:11:28
Playing not to lose. It's more than just an axiom in sports. Taking the safe route, not upsetting the apple cart is a pattern in my life. And I hate that about myself. > read more
My kid won’t friend me on Facebook
Published on 2011-05-29 22:21:35
Kids love Facebook, spending countless hours posting, emailing, and updating. But over 50% of kids don't want their parents to be their 'friend'. Being a good parent means that we have to meet them... > read more
My kid won’t friend me on Facebook
Published on 2011-05-29 22:21:35
Kids love Facebook, spending countless hours posting, emailing, and updating. But over 50% of kids don't want their parents to be their 'friend'. Being a good parent means that we have to meet them... > read more
SickCycles – Poppa’s Choppa
Published on 2011-05-27 00:41:40
It’s difficult for those who are not motorcycle aficionados to understand why those of us who are see each as a work of art. And like a good deal of art some should immediately be thrown away while... > read more
SickCycles – Poppa’s Choppa
Published on 2011-05-27 00:41:40
It’s difficult for those who are not motorcycle aficionados to understand why those of us who are see each as a work of art. And like a good deal of art some should immediately be thrown away while... > read more
RetroRewind-A long distance dedication to Arnold ‘The Cheatanator” Schwarzenegger from CP
Published on 2011-05-25 19:27:12
I’m not one to knock a person when they’re down. But there’s a bit of wisdom that has been around for a few millenia: Everything in life is connected and actions have consequences.... > read more
RetroRewind-A long distance dedication to Arnold ‘The Cheatanator” Schwarzenegger from CP
Published on 2011-05-25 19:27:12
I’m not one to knock a person when they’re down. But there’s a bit of wisdom that has been around for a few millenia: Everything in life is connected and actions have consequences.... > read more
Arnold and Maria – The hypocrisy of infidelity.
Published on 2011-05-23 22:55:00
Arnold and Maria's breakup is all over the news. But one piece seems to be conveniently missing from many of the stories. And it's the hypocrisy of infidelity. > read more
Arnold and Maria – The hypocrisy of infidelity.
Published on 2011-05-23 22:55:00
Arnold and Maria's breakup is all over the news. But one piece seems to be conveniently missing from many of the stories. And it's the hypocrisy of infidelity. > read more
Footing the bill – should I pay for my kid’s college?
Published on 2011-05-20 09:17:47
Going to college is part of the American dream. But does the parent-handbook say we need to pay their tab? It's a tough and expensive question to answer. Here's mine. > read more
Footing the bill – should I pay for my kid’s college?
Published on 2011-05-20 09:17:47
Going to college is part of the American dream. But does the parent-handbook say we need to pay their tab? It's a tough and expensive question to answer. Here's mine. > read more
Fire on the Mountain-when relationship tremors are ignored.
Published on 2011-05-16 21:21:21
We sense something isn't right in the relationship. But instead of taking action, we wait until it blows up and then beat ourselves up for not knowing better. It happens to us all, here's one story. > read more
Fire on the Mountain-when relationship tremors are ignored.
Published on 2011-05-16 21:21:21
We sense something isn't right in the relationship. But instead of taking action, we wait until it blows up and then beat ourselves up for not knowing better. It happens to us all, here's one story. > read more
Enough…do we every really have it?
Published on 2011-05-11 21:05:41
Close your eyes. Silence your thoughts. Think for a moment about the word. Enough. Meditate on what it truly represents: contentment, satisfaction, fulfillment. Let those feelings completely permeate... > read more
Enough…
Published on 2011-05-11 21:05:41
Close your eyes. Silence your thoughts. Think for a moment about the word. Enough. Meditate on what it truly represents: contentment, satisfaction, fulfillment. Let those feelings completely permeate... > read more
A Divorced Parent – the best of both worlds?
Published on 2011-05-09 23:05:43
Being a divorced parent isn't what we sign up for as we're walking down the isle but it also gives us the chance to have the best of both worlds. > read more
A Divorced Parent – the best of both worlds?
Published on 2011-05-09 23:05:43
Being a divorced parent isn't what we sign up for as we're walking down the isle but it also gives us the chance to have the best of both worlds. > read more
Is it necessary? Or has it gone to far?
Published on 2011-05-05 00:34:01
What should have been a spotlight on the talent of some very special little girls turns into a debate about when is it "to far"? > read more
Is it necessary? Or has it gone to far?
Published on 2011-05-05 00:34:01
What should have been a spotlight on the talent of some very special little girls turns into a debate about when is it "to far"? > read more
A Special RetroRewind – The 5 Greatest Biker Songs Ever.
Published on 2011-05-02 23:11:13
The 5 best biker songs ever! (or at least I think so). > read more
The Divorce Dilemma. What about the ring?
Published on 2011-04-28 00:01:50
The engagement ring is a symbol of two peoples' love for one another. But what happens after the love is gone? Who gets custody the engagement ring? > read more
The waves of friendship
Published on 2011-04-25 23:00:50
Friendships are often like waves along the shore. They come and go leaving us with only memories like fading footsteps along the beach. > read more
For Love or Money: Why I blog.
Published on 2011-04-23 21:39:53
Why do I do this thing called blogging, is it love or the money? > read more
Sick Cycle Wednesday – Is it a bird, is it a plane, is that a motorcycle?!?
Published on 2011-04-21 07:20:20
It is a motorcycle, or an airplane? You decide. > read more
The Devil We Know. Why we stay in unhealthy relationships.
Published on 2011-04-18 22:12:58
Have you ever been in a relationship that you knew you shouldn't be? So have I, and I think this is why. > read more
RetroRewind – Time to Steal Away
Published on 2011-04-15 21:39:53
Do you need a vacation? Then this song may be for you. > read more
What is success?
Published on 2011-04-12 22:37:33
What is success to you? Is it the job? The car, house, bank account? Are there times when you struggle to define what it looks like in your life? Me to, here's why. > read more
RetroRewind: The Greatest Sing Along Song EVER!
Published on 2011-04-08 20:36:44
This week's RetroRewind; The Best Sing Along Song EVER! > read more
Broken Promises: Never to be Forgotten
Published on 2011-04-06 21:40:08
Above the door in my home office hangs a 410 inch wooden sign that reads “TH NK” in bold raised letters. The “I” fell off years ago yet its message resonates even in the vowel’s absence. The... > read more
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Published on 2011-04-01 00:05:04
Respect is the life-blood of any relationship. Without out is like building a house on sand, when turmoil finally comes it all crashes down. > read more
RetroRewind – “The Freaks Come Out at Night”
Published on 2011-03-30 01:20:28
Welcome to RetroRewind where I show cyber-love for the music of my generation and in the process maybe you’ll rediscover a song you haven’t heard in. like. forever. Did anyone, born between... > read more
“I’m imagining things”. Relationship revelations by campfire.
Published on 2011-03-28 08:38:40
Our imaginations have a way of playing tricks on us. Especially when it comes to our relationships. Instead of getting out of the sleeping bag, we just lay there thinking the worst. > read more
Time to be a boy. A son’s rite of passage
Published on 2011-03-24 18:34:23
When we found out, in 2002, that we were having a son I secretly freaked. Not because I didn’t want a boy, I just couldn’t help but visualize him terrorizing girls, racing cars on the backstreets of... > read more
“I need to have my reaction” – Dealing with your man’s crisis
Published on 2011-03-22 00:52:15
Men are funny creatures, but sometimes we get down right scary when it comes to a crisis on the job. Here's something to consider... > read more
Reminiscing on a time never spent.
Published on 2011-03-18 00:09:43
I’ve always had a fascination with old black and white photos. A trip to the Cracker Barrel can send me into another time starting at the wall pondering who those strangers are and if they ever... > read more
Wanna shack up? Why I’m not going to live with my girlfriend.
Published on 2011-03-15 00:09:03
Shacking up has become as common as going out for coffee. But having kids makes that much more complicated. And what message does it send our kids? > read more
You’re not the boss of me! Money and the Ex-Spouse.
Published on 2011-03-11 00:00:15
Divorce sucks. Divorce and the money thing sucks even more. After six years I've learned a few tricks to keep from committing murder and maybe they'll help you to. > read more
The Teapot Incident – caring enough to be a total moron.
Published on 2011-03-07 00:37:24
If there is a gene for gift giving, guys don’t have it. Most men stand a better chance of riding a 12-speed down a seven-lane interstate and not end up on the 6 ‘o’clock news than successfully... > read more
Wild at Heart – finding a man’s soul.
Published on 2011-03-04 00:00:39
Every man struggles with this same question "Do I have what it takes to be a man". WIld at Heart is the first step on that masculine journey. > read more
RetroRewind – The new ChopperPapa theme song?
Published on 2011-03-02 00:46:13
I'm thinking ChopperPapa may need a theme song. You know, something to walk out on stage if I'm ever interviewed by Oprah. Here's two, thoughts? > read more
Tavi the Pirate – story of a cancer warrior
Published on 2011-02-28 00:14:14
Meet Tavi, a 3-year old with a love for Pirates and Cheetos. Tragically he was diagnosed with leukemia 45 days ago, this is his story. > read more
Manufactured Beauty – Like Mother, Like Daughter
Published on 2011-02-25 00:00:37
On most Sundays church attendance is a guarantee in the Chopper household unless the Queen and I are jet-setting to some secret hideaway or burning rubber at a biker rally. And similar to most... > read more
RetroRewind – Year of the Cat
Published on 2011-02-23 00:30:19
Welcome to RetroRewind where I show cyber-love for the music of my generation and in the process maybe you’ll rediscover a song you haven’t heard in. like. forever. This song was released in... > read more
Counterfeit Validation – The need to be followed.
Published on 2011-02-22 00:00:26
Our desire to be liked and validated can lead us to some destructive behaviors. But is self worth based on the opinion of others genuine? > read more
A sad reality of the modern family
Published on 2011-02-18 00:15:51
Parenting in the modern family isn't without pain. Here is one such story. > read more
RetroRewind – NOT waiting for a girl like her.
Published on 2011-02-16 06:00:04
Welcome to RetroRewind where I show cyber-love for the music of my generation and in the process maybe you’ll rediscover a song you haven’t heard in. like. forever. This song sends me into the... > read more
The Princess Complex – Can a dad be too good?
Published on 2011-02-14 05:20:57
Little girls idolize their fathers and us dads we love it! But by putting our little ray of sunshine on a pedestal, could we be doing more harm than good? > read more
Hangovers still suck.
Published on 2011-02-11 04:20:41
The beginning of my love affair with that ever so fickle enchantress Alcohol was during the summer before my freshman year of college at the ripe age of 19. Even by the standards of that day, I was a... > read more
Sick Cycle Wednesday: Papa’s Chopper
Published on 2011-02-09 08:37:16
Sick Cycle Wednesday is back! This week's bike is the "Chopper" in ChopperPapa. > read more
RetroRewind – strange indeed
Published on 2011-02-08 11:08:01
Welcome back for another edition of RetroRewind where I show cyber-love for the music of my generation and in the process maybe you’ll rediscover a song you haven’t heard in. like. forever.... > read more
Broken Promises – a time to share.
Published on 2011-02-07 08:28:59
Change can never happen in secret. Only by sharing with others and bringing that skeleton out of the closet can we ever become the person we really desire to be. > read more
Pornography – using the big game to talk about it.
Published on 2011-02-04 04:39:29
Pornography is an epidemic affecting 40 million people everyday. If you or someone you know struggles with this addiction, its time to get help, it's time to talk about it. > read more
RetroRewind – my very first rap song.
Published on 2011-02-02 05:10:58
If you’re new here, this is RetroRewind where I show cyber-love for the music of my generation and in the process maybe you’ll rediscover a song you haven’t heard in. like. forever. It... > read more
School volunteers, bona fide need or simply free labor?
Published on 2011-02-01 05:00:27
Is my kids school needing volunteers for a bona fide need or do they just want cheap labor? > read more
Papa is movin’ on up!
Published on 2011-01-28 20:40:19
You’ve probably noticed that Papa has done a little upgrading. That’s the reason why I’ve been slack on the post thing this past week. I’ve worked on this face-lift for a few weeks and I knew... > read more
RetroRewind – hard core name for a smooth band.
Published on 2011-01-26 21:08:59
If you’re new here, this is RetroRewind where I show cyber-love for the music of my generation and in the process maybe you’ll rediscover a song you haven’t heard in. like. forever. This... > read more
Manufactured Beauty – what do our daughter’s toys say?
Published on 2011-01-26 20:31:23
The birth of ‘Sunshine’ in 2002 brought with it fascination, excitement, and a bit of shock as was evidenced by my reaction at learning that I was soon to be a dad. “Are you happy now?” Obviously a... > read more
RetroRewind - Hard core name for a soft core band.
Published on 2011-01-25 05:01:00
If you're new here, this is RetroRewind where I show cyber-love for the music of my generation and in the process maybe you'll rediscover a song you haven’t heard in. like.... > read more
Manufactured Beauty - what do our daughter's toys say?
Published on 2011-01-21 04:53:00
The birth of ‘Sunshine’ in 2002 brought with it fascination, excitement, and a bit of shock as was evidenced by my reaction at learning that I was soon to be a dad “Are you... > read more
RetroRewind - the ULTIMATE make up song!
Published on 2011-01-18 04:18:00
If you're new here, this is RetroRewind where I show cyber-love for the music of my generation and in the process maybe you'll rediscover a song you haven’t heard in. like.... > read more
RetroRewind – the ULTIMATE make up song!
Published on 2011-01-17 23:18:00
If you’re new here, this is RetroRewind where I show cyber-love for the music of my generation and in the process maybe you’ll rediscover a song you haven’t heard in. like. forever. This... > read more
Broken Promises - when we lie to ourselves.
Published on 2011-01-17 04:41:00
Somewhere between the days of running on the playground and walking into divorce court, the notion of a promise lost all of its appeal and most of its significance. When I was a kid, if you... > read more
Broken Promises – when we lie to ourselves.
Published on 2011-01-16 23:41:00
Somewhere between the days of running on the playground and walking into divorce court, the notion of a promise lost all of its appeal and most of its significance. When I was a kid, if you made me a... > read more
So What - So Long? Move on. (Guest post by Single Effort)
Published on 2011-01-14 04:57:00
When I began this blog thing a few months ago, I had no clue what I was doing or what I would find after I started. While the former remains noticeably obvious, I have been able to browse the... > read more
So What – So Long? Move on. (Guest post by Single Effort)
Published on 2011-01-13 23:57:00
When I began this blog thing a few months ago, I had no clue what I was doing or what I would find after I started. While the former remains noticeably obvious, I have been able to browse the... > read more
RetroRewind - needs more marimba!!!!
Published on 2011-01-11 04:19:00
If you're new here, this is what I call RetroRewind where I show cyber-love for the music of my generation and in the process maybe you'll get to rediscover a song you haven’t heard... > read more
RetroRewind – needs more marimba!!!!
Published on 2011-01-10 23:19:00
If you’re new here, this is what I call RetroRewind where I show cyber-love for the music of my generation and in the process maybe you’ll get to rediscover a song you haven’t heard in,... > read more
Parenting between the 'Reply'...what message are we sending?
Published on 2011-01-10 11:31:00
Harry Chapin’s 1974 folk rock song “Cat’s in the Cradle” sings the story of a dad who is too busy achieving the fabled American dream to stop and be a father to his... > read more
Parenting between the ‘Reply’…what message are we sending?
Published on 2011-01-10 06:31:00
Harry Chapin’s 1974 folk rock song “Cat’s in the Cradle” sings the story of a dad who is too busy achieving the fabled American dream to stop and be a father to his boy; always answering t0 his son’s... > read more
The Queen and I, it just don't get any better than this!
Published on 2011-01-07 04:32:00
The 1992 film Singles, remains one of my favorite movies of all time. For anybody not familiar, the flick is set in Seattle during the grunge era of the early 90's and follows the dating... > read more
The Queen and I, it just don’t get any better than this!
Published on 2011-01-06 23:32:00
The 1992 film Singles, remains one of my favorite movies of all time. For anybody not familiar, the flick is set in Seattle during the grunge era of the early 90′s and follows the dating... > read more
New Year and a new addition to ChopperPapa - introducing RetroRewind
Published on 2011-01-04 04:56:00
I love music, if given the choice between never watching TV again or never listening to music I’d immediately ditch television (I virtually have, but that’s for another... > read more
New Year and a new addition to ChopperPapa – RetroRewind
Published on 2011-01-03 23:56:00
I love music, if given the choice between never watching TV again or never listening to music I’d immediately ditch television (I virtually have, but that’s for another time). One of my small joys in... > read more
Manufactured Beauty - how men can help stop the lies.
Published on 2011-01-03 04:46:00
A by-product of parenthood is ceaseless fear. The degrees may vary and could be as paltry as praying that they pass the math test or as severe as the mind paralyzing dread that comes when the... > read more
A day in the life of a New Year's wimp
Published on 2010-12-31 04:56:00
As the sun sets tonight, New Year’s Eve parties everywhere will be hitting full stride. Celebrating the end of one year and the beginning of the next is as American as, well, American... > read more