Funny Stories for Dads

I’ll provide the funny stories. All you have to do is read ’em and laugh. It’s OK. I’ll wait for the game to end.

Why do dads need to laugh? In case you haven’t noticed, today’s dads are often marginalized in popular media. Watch any TV commercial. We’re usually portrayed as bumbling doofuses. In my case, it’s probably true, but I doubt it’s entirely accurate in your situation. You work hard to provide for your family and set a loving example for your children. It’s OK to relax and laugh every once in a while, right? Dads of the world unite! (Right after loading the dishwasher…)

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037: Why being a dad is scary

Podcast Episode, Season 2

Being a dad can be downright scary, and I’m not just talking about the baby stuff. How you appear in the eyes of your impressionable 12-year-old son or daughter can be as terrifying as driving a newborn home from the hospital. Let me explain…

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I wanna be Dick Proenneke when I grow up

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Of all the gall!

Children

Last weekend, Sam was out riding his bike in the cul-de-sac and driveway. Suddenly, he burst in the front door and ran up to me, obviously distressed."Dad!" he said. "Guess what!?""What, Sam, What? Slow down and catch your breath.""Okay,"…

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