If you’re looking for a little air conditioning to help get through the dog days of August and your kids are fans of superhero mayhem,…
Read moreAuthor: John
I've been working as an amateur father with a son since 2000. Several years later I was informed that, due to my adequate fathering skills, I would be promoted to a second child. In addition to my son I've been working with a daughter since 2003. In the interest of full disclosure I will admit that mistakes have been made. However, they do not hate me yet so I am allowed to continue in my current role.
Top 10 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books
The editor and writer Ben Bova once defined the difference between fantasy and science fiction this way, “Fantasy has trees, science fiction has rivets.” That’s…
Read moreThe Backseat Bookclub – My Top 10
NPR’s Backseat Bookclub has a list of their top 100 must-reads for kids 9-14. It’s an impressive list but perhaps a bit unwieldy at 100 titles so…
Read moreThe Superhero Movie Primer
Since three of the top ten films so far this year (in terms of box office) are superhero movies and Guardians of the Galaxy is almost upon…
Read moreThe Mystery of Fred and Ginger
It’s no secret that I have a fondness for old movies. It doesn’t matter what genre: action, mystery, comedy, romance, sweeping historical epics, musicals, you…
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