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A Dad On Par with King Triton? Me?
Most of us dads have, at one time or another, felt we were insufficient for the task of raising our kids and doing a good job of it. It’s one of the highest stakes things we do in our adult lives:...
View ArticleGus: Disco-Era Wacky Sports Flick Comedy
Gus (1976) G Director: Vincent McEveety Screenplay by Arthur Alsberg and Don Nelson Based on a Story by Ted KeyStarring Edward Asner, Don Knotts, Gary Grimes, and Tim ConwayCo-Starring Liberty...
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Being Enough: A Lesson Learned in “Cool Runnings”
Cool Runnings (1993) PG Director: Jon Turteltaub Story by: Lynn Siefert & Michael Ritchie Screenplay by: Lynn Siefert and Tommy Swerdlow & Michael GoldbergStarring: Leon, Doug E. Doug, Rawle...
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Hey Dads: Go Fly a Kite!
Mary Poppins (1964) G Directed by Robert Stevenson Based on the "Mary Poppins" books by P.L. Travers Starring Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis JohnsMusic by Richard M. and Robert...
View ArticlePart-Time Custody, Full Time Dad: Making Memories that Last
Divorce is a tough situation, especially if you have kids: It’s hard to be away from your children, whether it’s part of the time or most of the time. One of the common struggles for whichever parent...
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My Name Is Coach
Nicknames often are special; generally, they’re unique. Then there’s the one nickname to which you lose your identity, your class status, your ethnicity, and your educational background (but,...
View ArticleFrom Simba to Mufasa: The “Circle of Life” for Disney Sons and Disney Dads
I am the son of a bona fide Disney Dad. My dad grew up in California during the 1960s, watching “The Wonderful World of Color” and taking annual trips to Disneyland with his family. Recognizing how...
View ArticleDoc Barnard: My Dad and Walt had a Mutual Friend
When I was 13, Harold Draeghert Barnard, M.D., and his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Barnard, moved to our neighborhood. They had retired to Homestead Road, Palm Desert, from their mansion on Rodeo Drive in...
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Saying Goodbye to the Girl Next Door
The tragic loss of Annette Funicello hit all who knew her pretty hard. She was the quintessential girl next door, from early in her career with “The Mickey Mouse Club,” through the ‘60s as the “good...
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Near or Far Away, ‘Ohana Always Means Family
Lilo & Stitch (2002) PG Written and Directed by: Chris Sanders & Dean DeBlois Original Score by: Alan Silvestri Produced by: Clark SpencerFeaturing the Voice Talents of: Chris Sanders, Daveigh...
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