Andrew Kardon 
It’s Christmas Eve Day. Also known as my mom’s birthday for those keeping score at home. I’m off from work for two days so I get to hang with Allie and the boys! Should be a fun, lazyish two days full of video games, puzzles, Legos, some ice skating and hopefully some sushi. This morning, however, while I was doing a bit of freelance writing, the boys snatched my iPad and ran down to the …
This weekend we went upstate to visit my parents and celebrate my mom’s birthday. This Tuesday, she turns the big 7-0, though she certainly doesn’t look it. Come to think of it, she certainly doesn’t act it either. How many of you have a senior citizen mother who watches Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Doctor Who and even the Lord of the Rings movies? She’s always loved dogs (especially Shih-Tzus), British mysteries, and tea. And the one …
Sheila’s always been a huge supporter of me and Mommy’s Busy, Go Ask Daddy. I can’t even remember when I first became aware of her blog, Sheilacakes, but I definitely remember replying to her Twitter account and finding myself laughing uncontrollably. Online, she’s outspoken, a riot, and a sweetheart to boot. In person, well, I’ve yet to meet Sheila but read on to learn the shocking truth! Plus, get the lowdown on the one thing …
I’ve always loved playing chess. My dad taught me at a young age and I loved playing with him regularly using an old, beat-up plastic chess set. We even had a family friend Larry out in Long Island who’d play with me every time we visited. There’s just something about the game, you know? Maybe it’s the planning six moves ahead part that I really like. I actually remember going with my dad to Manhattan …
It’s been exactly one year since the horrible tragedy that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn. I remember first hearing about the shooting on the radio during my commute home. Much like every one else, my heart was in my chest and you better believe I hugged my kids tighter than ever when they made it home from school that day. This entire week, the media’s been full of stories, photos, videos, memorials …
