The Ripe, Old Age of 37

Aug 25, 2017
Eventually we all reach an age where birthdays, quite frankly, just aren’t all that exciting anymore. For me, apparently it’s this one – ripe, old “37” … which i...

Toy Shopping 101

May 6, 2016
Whether you’re shopping for a kid who’s just turning one year old, or maybe five, or perhaps even thirty-six, the art of shopping for the perfect birthday toy is not one to be taken l...

Happy Birthday, Crazy Monkey Boy…

Mar 25, 2016
Ahhh, the ripe young age of two years-old – a time filled with Goldfish crackers and sippy cups, when every toy is a new opportunity to trip up your parents and the whole world is your jungle ...

A Frying Pan for My Birthday…

Aug 26, 2011
Normally I'm not really even one for "practical gifts" because I feel like if I really need a new pair of socks, I'd much rather just go buy them myself than waste valuable birthday merriment unwrappi...

The Beginning of the End

Sep 5, 2008
I just plucked my first grey hair. Last week was my birthday, when I turned the ripe, young age of 28 years-old, and up until this morning, I didn’t feel all that bad about it. I mean, sure, I’m g...