An Autism Hate Crime?
I just spent an hour hammering out a 600+ word response to the letter below. It truly pisses me off and as a father of a child with autism, I think I have every right to feel the way I do.
Book or Bust: I Still Win
A few weeks ago, I metioned that my wife convinced me to, at the very least, explore the option of writing a book about my son Matt and what it’s been like raising a child with Autism. Our story, or better yet his story, needs to be told. I have to say, though, it’s not…
Blog vs. Book
The other day my wife told me that I’m a really good writer. Apparently she wasn’t joking nor was she buttering me up to cut the grass. It was a genuine compliment (to which I’m humbled) that also served as another attempt to motivate me to write a book on what it’s like to raise…
Game #6 of the Stanley Cup Finals
It’s been two days and already the question is being asked: “Where were you when the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup?” Thankfully two days hasn’t erased my memory, though my story surely differs than most die-hard fans. Actually, I didn’t see the game at all but loved every moment of it.
AT&T is just the pits
“That’s what the internet is for! Slandering others anonymously. Stopping the flick isn’t gonna stop that.” Banky (played by Jason Lee) on Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Other than perhaps Amazon.com – it seems as if the only time people head online to review a product, a service, or a company is to complain;…
It’s My Father’s Day, Not Yours
“You can’t always get what you want.” – Rolling Stones “Two out of three ain’t bad.” – Meatloaf Sometimes when you least expect it, the stars sort of align themselves and you really do get what you want. Mostly. With Father’s Day coming this weekend, dads across the country will wake up Sunday to gifts…