X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - May 5, 2011, 8:00 am
All right, it’s Cinco de Mayo, and that means a lot of people will be drinking mega-sized margaritas while they wait for a table at a way-too-crowded Mexican restaurant. Fun times!! If you’re looking to stay home this year, but want to have some Cinco de Mayo fun – make your own Mexican meal...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - May 4, 2011, 8:10 am
I haven’t been blogging much lately. Mainly because I was in a car accident. I’ve been spending a huge amount of time recovering. But recoveries are complex, and I’ve been up to other things, too. Head over to the Hot Dads blog for my Top 5 take on recovery, plus a Top 5 vacation to-do lis...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Apr 27, 2011, 8:00 am
Three months after my car was rear-ended, totaling the vehicle and causing me whiplash and a consussion, I still am unable to run. When I see others out running, I feel envy for that simple act of putting one foot in front of the other, quickly. All the feelings I associate with running – peace of...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Apr 20, 2011, 3:38 am
I live in the South Bay (Silicon Valley, near San Jose) and tend to do my business and pleasure on the Peninsula (from Palo Alto up to San Francisco). But recently I had business in the East Bay (even further east than Oakland). I was there with my iPhone pretty much the entire day. As many of you ...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Mar 8, 2011, 7:09 am
Two months after I was rear-ended by a tank (okay, it was actually an Escalade that hit me. same difference…), and my car was totaled – my teen son and I finally got out to do some test driving for new cars. He’s nearly fifteen, which means he’ll get a learner’s permit in just over six mon...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Mar 1, 2011, 6:50 am
A buddy and I went up to San Francisco for dinner recently. We found a Peruvian restaurant serving exotic-to-us fare that we can’t find in our neck of the woods. The ambience was great, though a little too dark for my tastes. The waiter had to bring me a magnifying glass with a built-in flashlight...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Feb 25, 2011, 7:00 am
I discovered a new vodka that I like a lot – Tito’s Vodka! Crazy name, since in my book a good vodka brand should sound Russian, or at least be from someplace cold. But Tito’s is excellent. Here’s how I found it… When it came to vodka, I’d been a Ketel One drinker for a long time. I did...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Feb 17, 2011, 7:00 am
Back around New Years, I decided blogging was taking too big of a role in my life, and I needed to cut back. I wanted to find a better balance with work, parenting, friendships, hobbies, relationships, and just plain having fun. And then in mid-January, my car was rear-ended and I suffered major wh...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Feb 11, 2011, 7:04 am
A website that connects older men with younger women in a sugar daddy type of relationship recently contacted me to see if I knew about Mistress Day. It’s February 13, the day before Valentine’s day. Apparently, men are supposed to enjoy a night of fun with a lover before they go through the mot...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Feb 8, 2011, 7:19 am
When my daughter and I were rear-ended by a massive SUV, slamming my car into the rear of another SUV in front of us, my car took the brunt of the damage. Among other things, the rear frame of my Toyota Camry Hybrid collapsed in the SUV sandwich, and my car now needs to be replaced. Insurance won�...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Feb 3, 2011, 7:00 am
My most recent Friend With Benefits and I had an understanding that if either of us started dating, we’d pull the benefits from our relationship. We weren’t dating each other properly, since she wants to have children of her own some day. With my oldest in college and youngest in high school, my...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Jan 28, 2011, 7:11 am
Two weeks ago my daughter and I were in my hybrid, stopped in traffic at a light, when we were rear-ended by a massive SUV that accelerated into us, slamming our vehicle into another SUV. My daughter and I were both hurled forward and suffered whiplash. Air bags went off in the SUV that struck us. ...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Jan 12, 2011, 7:00 am
I took my son with me to the Apple store to pick up some speakers for my iPhone, since I have nearly my entire CD library ripped onto the device. In case you’ve been under a rock, you already know the iPhone is a life-changing device. I can play music, check email, surf the web, text message, run ...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Jan 6, 2011, 7:10 am
I don’t normally refer to women as chicks, but when a crazy stalker enters my life, I feel it’s apropos. Nina (not her real name, and not the woman in this photo) and I met online. That was my first mistake. Online dating sucks. But – I live and work in the suburbs, and there aren’t exactly...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Jan 4, 2011, 7:29 am
New Years has come and gone, and maybe you already made your resolution: - Eat healthier - Quit smoking - Exercise more - Go on a date! Here are some suggestions for single parent resolutions in the new year. Don’t worry, it’s multiple choice, and all of the above is definitely an option. W...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Jan 3, 2011, 7:20 am
I took an almost two-week break from blogging over the holidays, and I must say it was a much needed retreat. I’ve been blogging for nearly 3 years, have served up nearly 3 million page views, have weeded out spammers, dodged pleading PR agents who ask me to pimp corporate products and services f...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Dec 23, 2010, 7:00 am
Holiday gift shopping can be a pain in the ass, especially when you’ve got someone on your list who already has everything. Need some help? Here’s a tongue-in-cheek look at some men who really do have everything, and what they might welcome as a holiday gift. Head over to Man of the House .co...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Dec 21, 2010, 7:01 am
Looking for a great movie to watch with your kids? You don’t have to pick a New Release to find something everyone can enjoy. Over the years, I’ve taken it upon myself to school my...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Dec 17, 2010, 7:00 am
Kim Kardashian was recently dating Gabriel Aubry, a model who happens to be film star Halle Berry’s ex. Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry have a child together. Kim Kardashian reportedly said she’d make a great step-mom to Halle and Gabriel’s child. And Halle Berry was reportedly none too pleased....
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Dec 16, 2010, 7:16 am
Have you watched The Defenders on CBS? It’s a show about two Las Vegas defense attorneys, and yes, they do Vegas right. There are strippers and dancers and casino workers. The show has a great mix of humor, drama, and tear-jerking sap. Jerry O’Connell does a comic and creditable job as defense...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Dec 14, 2010, 7:17 am
Now that my daughter is off to college, she finally friended me on Facebook. It’s been great to get random updates about her life, and see photos of her with new friends, new locations, new experiences. Daughter’s Pics on Facebook – Okay for Dad to Look? But get this – now my ex and her fa...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Dec 10, 2010, 7:05 am
The holidays are here, and that means friends and relatives will be coming over to your abode for dinner parties, cocktail parties, football parties, and general holiday cheer. Sure, you could crack open some beer and wine every time the guests pour in. But by serving cocktails, you’ll add an air ...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Dec 8, 2010, 7:00 am
The holidays are a busy time of year. And with a break from school, your teenagers might just want to chill. But holidays are also family time. With a little effort, you can easily create some fun adventures to bond with your teens. Head over to Man of the House .com and check out my tips for: ...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Dec 6, 2010, 7:00 am
Did you hear about the AIDS fundraiser promotion involving Alicia Keys and other celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Ryan Seacrest and Justin Timberlake? They “died a digital death” and will not update their Facebook or Twitter accounts until fans have chipped in to raise $1,000,000. Great that the...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Dec 3, 2010, 7:03 am
The holiday season is here, and that means a whole lot of family, friends, food, and cocktails! But if you’re a divorced parent, you might be faced with some alone time in there, as well. How can divorced single parents survive a season that’s supposed to be holly jolly fun? Head over to Man ...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Dec 1, 2010, 7:04 am
A PR rep for Philips Norelco recently gifted me one of their new Norelco electric shavers. The idea was for me to try it out, with no obligation to write about it. I tried it. I liked it. A lot. I’ve been using Norelco electric shavers for decades now. I’d learned to shave with a traditional b...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Nov 28, 2010, 6:53 am
Hey, this is David’s son again. I previously wrote about bleep my dad does. So here’s another one with a special twist because of the hoiday. Bleep my relatives did at Thanksgiving. My dad and I hosted Thanksgiving dinner, and I set the table. We got new “fall color” placemats and burnt ora...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Nov 24, 2010, 6:05 am
I didn’t think I’d like it, but I did – a cucumber martini. What’s that, you ask? It’s just like a standard martini made with gin and vermouth, except instead of adding olives, or a twist of lemon, you add a slice of fresh cucumber. Now then, before anyone thinks I’ve gone bonkers – k...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Nov 22, 2010, 6:00 am
A Dad’s House reader sent me a note on Facebook to say how much she enjoyed my blog. Turns out she’s a single mom, and she hates online dating as much as I do. Too many freaks and phonies, and not enough quality dates. My Match.com Subscription Ended – Hooray! We exchanged a few messages abo...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Nov 19, 2010, 6:00 am
The beautiful actress Eva Longoria recently filed for divorce from her sports star husband Tony Parker. Apparently, she found sexy text messages on Tony’s cell phone that were addressed to another woman. Forget that Eva Longoria’s husband should have known from the Tiger Woods texting scandal t...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Nov 17, 2010, 6:00 am
Online dating. We’ve all done it. And a lot of us agree that online dating sucks. In ten years of divorce, I’ve certainly had my share of internet dating horror stories. (Sexy and funny stories, too.) Like the online date who stood me up, and the woman whose husband wanted to watch. But so...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Nov 15, 2010, 6:00 am
I don’t know what’s gotten into the water, but I’m suddenly seeing gorgeous women everywhere. By gorgeous, I don’t just mean young skinny women in their 20s (the stereotypical hottie for an older man younger woman relationship.) I mean women in their 30s or 40s who, for one reason or another...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Nov 12, 2010, 6:01 am
How do single parents meet someone to date? Especially when online dating sucks. Friends don’t always know singles to set us up with. (Though I have to admit, I’ve met several of my girlfriends at parties that were thrown by friends.) Single parents are often too old for the bar scene. (I’m...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Nov 11, 2010, 6:02 am
I recently upgraded my home internet connection from a DSL provider I’d had for ten years, to AT&T Uverse. Overall? ATT Uverse works great! The fast speeds are as advertised. For instance, a Mac OS download that would have taken nearly 3 hours on my old DSL line came down the AT&T u-verse line in...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Nov 9, 2010, 6:04 am
As a kid, I was weaned on Monday Night Football. I couldn’t get enough of the NFL. My favorite team? The Oakland Raiders. And now that I have kids? They couldn’t care less about my favorite sport. They like sporting events with non-stop action. Like soccer. Want to learn more about the wo...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Nov 8, 2010, 5:58 am
This past weekend my son’s high school band performed at a competition in another town. Between the afternoon and evening performances, there was a two hour dinner break. While the high school kids were served sandwich-type box lunch dinners, my ex-wife and I both craved something healthier. And s...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Nov 3, 2010, 7:00 am
A few weeks ago, when I lost an entire day to downloading a mega huge file that I needed for work (I work from home on my laptop), a friend suggested I find a faster internet provider. And here I thought I had the fastest already. Turns out a different company in my town could offer me download spee...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Nov 1, 2010, 9:26 am
This past weekend was a banner time for sports on TV. Between the World Series (Go Giants!), NFL (Go Raiders!!), and college football – there were plenty of games to choose from. Throw in a full slate of European soccer, and any sports junkie would be in heaven. “Why do you like sports on TV so...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Oct 28, 2010, 7:02 am
My daughter is a college freshman, and this past weekend I traveled across the country to visit her.  We had a great time together. Besides hugs and conversation, there were trips to the mall for warm clothes, and to the student store for spirit wear. There were dinners at nice restaurants, and lun...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Oct 27, 2010, 9:25 pm
Every dad has a special recipe he can cook. Maybe it’s chocolate chip pancakes prepared in funny shapes, or a spaghetti sauce made with a secret ingredient, or a way to grill meat that makes your friends and family drool. But what do you cook the rest of the time? Today at Man of the House .c...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Oct 26, 2010, 7:04 am
This past week I got off the grid, unplugged from the internet and lived my life offline. I didn’t check email. I didn’t blog (my few posts were scheduled days in advance). I didn’t check for spam comments. I didn’t tweet. I didn’t cruise Facebook. No offense to people I regularly interac...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Oct 22, 2010, 5:09 am
Ask Tiger Woods. Or Ashton Kutcher (reportedly). Or a candidate for mayor in Toronto. Sexy texting can get you in trouble! But you don’t have to be a celebrity or politician to find yourself in hot water when you tap out dirty flirty text messages on your cell phone. Sexy texting is something...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Oct 20, 2010, 7:30 am
This week is a slow week for me blogging-wise. Rather than resist, and try to put up multiple posts when I don’t have time or resources, I’ll go with the flow of the week’s energy and string up a music video today. I’ll explain my week after the week is done. Please know I will have a Man O...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Oct 18, 2010, 7:34 am
Hi, this is David’s son. My dad has been blogging for almost 3 years now, giving you his stories from our family. And now it’s my turn to tell you all the “bleep my dad does” that he would never admit to. I got this idea from the show “Bleep My Dad Says”, which started as a list of twee...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Oct 15, 2010, 7:28 am
I pride myself on staying fit, mainly through cycling and running. I eat healthy food, don’t smoke, drink in moderation. I do all the things to keep my 40-something body looking 39. Remember Herschel Walker, the former NFL running back? Turns out he and I are around the same age. He’s cage-figh...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Oct 14, 2010, 7:00 am
You’re divorced. You have kids. You miss having a partner for spooning. How does a single dad enjoy sleepovers and sex? Head on over to a new site where I’m now an invited contributor, ManOfTheHouse.com And read my take on: Sex and the Single Dad – How to Do a Sleepover Feel fre...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Oct 13, 2010, 7:00 am
My teen son worked his ass off in school this past week. First there was his marching band working overtime to get ready for their first competitive field show. (They did great!) Then there was him studying like crazy to keep his grades up to a palatable level. On top of everything, the Bay Area was...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Oct 11, 2010, 6:02 am
I’ve been on Facebook for a few years now, but never really took to the site. I have email to keep in touch with friends, and my blog lets me voice opinions. But then I saw the Facebook movie, “The Social Network”, and was friended on the site by my college age daughter. I learned I’d been ...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Oct 7, 2010, 5:31 pm
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Glidden. All opinions are 100% mine. When my daughter recently moved out of the house and headed off to college, my teen son moved right into her room. But first, he wanted to paint it a color of his choosing, and really make the room his own. I...
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X Z. posted an article on Dad's House - Oct 7, 2010, 7:09 am
I recently spent an evening being an artists model for a class. Let me tell you, it was an interesting experience. For three hours, I was an object to be viewed, scrutinized, drawn, erased, and shaded. All under the glare of some white hot lights. Now then, before anyone starts asking for photograp...
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