So, I did it. I said “to hell with ‘friends’, I only want ‘fans’, I’m only going to use Facebook to broadcast, not discover.” I began the process of converting my Facebook profile, formerly at the vanity URL, or “username” http://www.facebook.com/backpackingdad, into a Facebook Page. It was not painless. There were some reports that Facebook…
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I Don’t Think She’s Ever Seen Sweeney Todd, But Now I’m Not Sure
“Daddy,” Erin began, around a mouthful of English muffin, “I would miss you if you died.” Oh god. “Well thanks, babe,” I replied, trying to keep my voice as calm as hers, my tone as matter-of-fact. “I don’t want you to die,” she concluded, having thought about for a second. “Okay then.” I couldn’t muster…
I’ve Begun Reading “Alice In Wonderland” to Erin
I’m really bad at titling blog posts. I should just start numbering them. Anyway-zuh… A couple of nights ago, when Erin asked for a story (“No, two stories, daddy.”), instead of reaching for a French volume of Disney animal stories (Fox & Hound, Rescuers, Lion King etc…), which I usually “read” to her in the…