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How Tall is Lance Armstrong?

Posted on July 17th, 2009 | 15 comments

(This has nothing to do with single parenting, except that Lance Armstrong is a divorced dad like me, and I’m into cycling, and it’s the dog days of summer, so screw it…  Enjoy.)
In recognition of Lance Armstrong’s comeback for the 2009 Tour de France, I thought I’d share some Lance Armstrong facts with you.
How tall [...]

Family Weekend

Posted on June 16th, 2008 | 10 comments

I live hours from any family, so when my kids are with me it’s just me and them. (This is in sharp contrast to their mom who has parents, siblings, cousins, uncles, and aunts just minutes away.) Any time I get with my extended family is a treat, and Father’s Day weekend was no exception.
My [...]

Single Parents are Missing Out on Intimacy

Posted on June 11th, 2008 | 59 comments

As a single dad going it solo (half-time custody) for eight years now, I’ve learned to lead a fulfilling, satisfying life without a partner. But… if you’re a single parent like me and a lot of the bloggers I read, you’re probably missing out on intimacy, sex, adult love.
MsSingleMama recently asked the question, Who Needs [...]

Why Am I So Tired? My Kids Did All The Work

Posted on May 19th, 2008 | 13 comments

I woke up this morning tired, headachy, lacking any spark. Like having a bad hangover, except I didn’t drink. How did this weekend kick my ass so completely? I just sat around (in shorts, mind you, not Dockers). My kids did all the work.
Friday night was a talent show at my son’s elementary school. Cloggers, [...]