My teen son plays trumpet in his middle school band. Last year, the band played popular music like the theme from Harry Potter, and Viva la Vida by Coldplay.
This year? They’ve gone classical, at least for the fall.
“We’re playing some Hungarian thing,” my son said.
“Hungarian Dance Number Five?” I asked.
“I think so.”
“That’s famous!”
My dad played [...]
Between two back-to-school nights this week, plus taking care of my kids and working, I need a fiesta! And so, I am declaring Friday to be Cinco de Mayo in August. I’m shaking my best margarita recipe, doing tequila shots, sipping Coronas, and taking a holiday. If I was in Mexico, you can bet I’d [...]
The best way to cap off an excellent week is with some fabulous music – don’t you think?
Here’s Panic Switch, by Silversun Pickups
If you don’t know Silversun Pickups, click play, and be schooled…
Happy Friday. Have a great weekend!
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Remember Levi Johnston? The teen who fathered a child with Bristol Palin, then broke off their engagement so he could mature before he got married? (Um… think he should have matured before knocking her up…?)
Larry King, who knows a thing or two about marriage (he’s had seven!) got personal with Levi Johnston regarding the young [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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