So, I’m well into the swing of baby daddy duty (AKA I’m Mr. Mom now). Thankfully, Will’s grandma (also known as my wonderful and gracious mother) has been helping me out with Will on the days Amy is back at the hospital as an operating room nurse. Amy’s still breast […]
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We Recommend: PFR, “Them”
I was sitting here trying to think of a project to recommend for this week, and when I opened iTunes, “Say” by PFR came on. Like a warm blanket or a steamy cup of hot cocoa on a frigid evening, the melodic vocals of Joel Hanson and the encouraging lyrics of “Let me […]
10 Years Later: Audio Adrenaline, “Hit Parade”
For some time now, I’ve debated on launching this new blog section that will take aim at revisiting music that released ten years ago. It’s interesting to see how much things can change in the world and in life in just a decade and music is a good example of […]
“The Mr. Mom Chronicles Begin” by John DiBiase
Yes, it’s true. It’s been quite some time since I last reflected on what many believe to be “The Joys of Parenting.” Since I’ve last written, I’ve struggled with adopting the idea that the phrase “The Joys of Parenting” is either a big inside joke, or something that a poor […]
“Out with the old, in with a New Year” by John DiBiase
I like the New Year holiday. I think it does has something to do with the fact that I happen to like shiny new things, but I also love the idea of a clean slate. A new year… a new month… a new date. January always feels fresh even though, […]
We Recommend: Fair, “Disappearing World”
As another year of music draws to a close this week, it seems appropriate to look back over 2010’s catalog of releases to highlight some of the standout albums of the year. Producer extraordinaire Aaron Sprinkle finally released his band Fair‘s sophomore album, entitled Disappearing World on Tooth & Nail Records in February. Melodlic, thoughtful, […]
We Recommend: Ayiesha Woods, “Christmas Like This”
Christmastime is here! If you’re like me, you’ve been spinning those Christmas tunes that you grew up with and even some more modern offerings that you’ve added into the rotation in recent years. Well, one worth considering is an album that flew pretty low under the radar last year. Not […]
Advice for New Parents from Jars of Clay
JFH (John DiBiase): Any advice for new parents? Charlie Lowell (Jars of Clay): Some advice a good friend, kind of counselor friend, told me a few years ago – and it’s not so much for your son’s age, but he said, “Always remember that your kids have a complex inner world […]
“Date Night vs Real Life” by John DiBiase
As November 1st marks exactly one month since we ventured into the world of parenthood, it’s intriguing to look back on the past four weeks to see how much life has changed. On Friday night, Will was officially four weeks old, and on Saturday night, my parents volunteered to assume […]
“Thank God for ‘Fridays'” by John DiBiase
One of the downsides of having a newborn around all the time now is… it’s tough to go out. Amy and I were once the kind of couple that would often dash out to the movies or to dinner on a whim. We both work a lot, so it’s often […]