I usually throw an awesome barbeque to kick off the summer season. But with the down economy, my neighbors and friends aren’t as perky as usual. Sure, some grilling could be the pick-me-up they need. But with all the financial fretting we’re doing, I worry our lives have become too normal, too mundane.
We need an [...]
One funny thing about blogging is seeing the various comments that end up in my spam queue. As a single dad on the dating scene, it’s not too surprising the different types of products, services, and websites that get marketed to me.
But lately, there’s been a shift in tone.
Do spammers see a self-proclaimed Hot Dad [...]
I’ve caught Craig Ferguson on CBS’s Late Late Show a handful of times over the years. He’s that Scottish-American comedian who comes on after Letterman. I always thought Craig Ferguson was funny, but I was never up that late on a regular basis, at least not watching TV. Plus, I think his Scottish accent made [...]
You know how your kids will ask for something they don’t really need, then nag and whine until you’re on the very brink of buying it for them just so you don’t kill them? There’s a story I like to tell my kids to quell instances like that before they get out of hand.
When I [...]
When Ilina from Dirt & Noise wrote about making homemade fondue, I immediately wanted to pour myself a glass of white wine. Call it Pavlov’s bell.
It wasn’t always like that.
Years ago, when I was still married, I took a business trip to Switzerland with a colleague. Boondoggles being boondoggles, my wife came along too. The [...]
To celebrate New Years Day 2009, I wanted to thank my readers for making Dad’s House such a fun blog to write. Each day, I get all kinds of comments – witty, wise, sassy, classy, funny sick twisted humor, with the occasional rant. It’s never a dull place.
I’ve gotten thousands of comments since I started [...]
There have been some funny stories in Dad’s House this year, especially from the kids. From food to finances, texting to toilets, there’s been no shortage of humorous anecdotes.
Which bit of humor was most priceless? Here’s a rundown of the funniest stories involving the children and single parents (okay, involving me) in Dad’s House from [...]
David Mott is a divorced single father of a teen daughter and son offering stories, tips and opinions on single parenting, coparenting children, two-home families, cooking, cocktails, self awareness - and relationships formed in an age of online dating, text messaging, and booty calls.
David Mott has appeared on ABC News Now, CBS radio, CNN.com, and McClatchy News syndication
krn: Dang, I missed the toga party. Dad’s in a toga with strappy sandals and some kind of funky, leafy...
Cat: This is what terrifies me about potentially having a daughter. By the time she’d be a teen, they’ll... Cat: Being a mom has taught me love like I never knew before. But it’s also made me more wary of opposite sex...
notasoccermom: I can only comment to say- have not seen it, hope to see it.. and I think anyone can become bitter...
Dual Mom: I love when people post things that make me go hmmmm… I know people who do not have unconditional...
Danielle: I can honestly say that I have never unconditionally loved a man. I think I find that very sad.
Honey: Jake lost his virginity when he was 15, and that seems like a pretty common number (I was 18, but it was less...
dadshouse: Nicki – if you attach conditions to the love – someone worthy, someone who will reciprocate...
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