The Last Airbender Blows

Took my four boys ages 7-11 to see The Last Airbender. It was very disappointing. We’re all fans of the animated series and have watched the episodes repeatedly. So expectations were high about the movie.

The theater was packed. Our kids were in their Taekwondo uniforms along with a two dozen class mates and their instructor. When the movie ended and the lights went on, not a clap. Not a sound. Not even a woohoo! Everybody just walked out with a low murmur.
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Wimpy Kid Disappoints Parent

We took four boys ages 7-11 to see the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie. Very few laughs. I left feeling numb about it. A day later I can’t think of any memorable moments. Overall I’m disappointed with the movie. Read more

BD-036 – Pacify Me – An Interview with Chris Mancini

We get to know Chris Mancini… comedian, blogger and parent of a potential mad scientist in California. Read more

Check Your Kids for Ticks

See the photo on this page of the giant red bullseye. That’s my six year old son’s back. Imagine my horror when he asked me what it was.
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Surprise and Delight

Just wanted to say thanks to Alina Larson at Guideposts for the nice review of our podcasts. I really enjoy pleasant surprises like this.

Alina likened The Daddy Dialogues to NPR’s “Car Talk” for dads.

Please do me a personal favor. Perform a random act of kindness today. Go to someone’s blog or podcast and leave them a compliment and brighten their day.

Thanks!

BD-035 – Call Me Dad – Interview with Stefan Korn from DIYFather.com

We get to know Stefan Korn, a father, podcaster, blogger and entrepreneur in Wellington, New Zeland. Stefan and his partners in parenting have created a growing community specifically reaching out to dads. Read more

TDD-020 – Sell The Old Toys. Tax Tips.

We talk about selling off and finding a new home for old “collectibles.” Tax return preparation tips. Ways our kids want to waste spend our hard earned money. What’s in your iPod? Networking tips.

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