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An unusually serious DaddyTale, far from my normal fare. I hope you enjoy it. On Friday, we’ll get things back to normal.
What is it about cooking that makes people turn competitive? Does it really matter who is better at cooking eggs?
Every once in a while, even the best of dads can be overwhelmed by a bad impulse. That’s normal, right? Right? Anyone?
Today’s tale has something for everyone: dinosaurs, astronomy, storytelling, spaceships. The toughest part was writing it in a way that the Chronicle could publish it. There are certain words that the newspaper doesn’t want to print, and this story revolves around one of those words.
What’s the most surprising thing you’ve ever seen an ostrich do? Whatever it is, I think the boys have you beat.
In the spectrum of dirtiness, few things approach the level of camp grunge, especially in South Florida in August.
This tale lies at the intersection of “daddy” and “game designer,” a place perilously close to the Twilight Zone.
If you’re looking for what not to do with your kids, this tale is a really good place to start.
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