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St. Patty’s Hangover

Posted on March 18th, 2010 | 16 comments

I didn’t drink green beer on Saint Patrick’s day, but I did have a few martinis. And so, rather than write a cogent blog post, I’ll pimp one of my favorite Irish bands.
U2? Nah. The Pogues? Been there, done that!
Today, I give you the Waterboys, Bang on the Ear. Give it a listen. It might [...]

Just Breathe – Pearl Jam

Posted on February 5th, 2010 | 22 comments

I’m exhausted. Sleep would be good. Short of that, I remind myself to just breathe.
Before I explain why just breathing is my elixir of choice, let me run down my day.
I spent the day nursing a massive head cold – I slept in, avoided work as long as possible, made one of my favorite old [...]

Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony – Mi Tierra

Posted on March 25th, 2009 | 11 comments

In honor of US income tax season (they’re due in three weeks!), I am doing my taxes. And so in lieu of a regular Dad’s House post, check out this video featuring Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony performing Mi Tierra.
Watch for the moment 2:15 in when Marc Anthony kicks off his shoes. Think he’s got [...]

YouTube – It’s Getting Hot in Here

Posted on August 13th, 2008 | 13 comments

Unbelievable! What kind of a parent gives their kid a video camera and editing tools, and lets them create a youtube video like this? Don’t get me wrong, youtube videos can be educational, informative, entertaining to watch. And creating a you tube video might just bring out some untapped creativity. Maybe the kid’s got Steven [...]