Category Archives: Food

Mr. Mom’s Blunder

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

It seems I spoke too soon. On Wednesday, the weatherman predict snow for most of Thursday, starting late Wednesday evening.  So when Thursday rolled around and, lo and behold, there was no snow, I thought we were in the clear.  … Continue reading →

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Mr. Mom’s Happy Day.

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

Twelve years ago yesterday my children were born, and I remember it well. Kathy’s water broke near to midnight and we rushed to Milford Hospital, which, thankfully, was not capable of handling a birth six weeks premature.  We were put … Continue reading →

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Mr. Mom is Proud

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

“We live in a society where we’re taught that you need to be thin to be considered pretty, where falling for someone of the same gender is immoral, where fighting will solve everything and that being different is wrong.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Mr. Mom Goes Shopping

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

I stopped at the store the other day, as we needed a few staples.  Lately, I had been buying boneless chicken thighs, as they were much less expensive than chicken breasts, and much quicker to cook.  Plus, they were juicier, … Continue reading →

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Mr. Mom Celebrates

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

Will and Cait started school Tuesday, so you will have to excuse me while I do a little dance.  It’s not that I dislike spending time with my kids; on the contrary, they are fun to be around, but as … Continue reading →

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Fast Food and Other Delicacies

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

About a year ago I read a story in the New York Times that asked the question, “Is junk food really cheaper?”  The author of the piece went to his local McDonald’s and ordered up enough food for a family … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Vermont

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

Our Vermont vacation continues, and yesterday we drove up to Stowe, which is about thirty minutes from Sugarbush.  The town of Stowe itself is charming.  It has a Museum dedicated to Vermont skiers, a Malt Shop where we had burgers … Continue reading →

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Mr. Mom’s Midsummer Nightmare

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Even if you don’t believe in global warming, it has been a hot summer.  By my own estimation we have had a dozen days of 90 degrees or higher, and it is only the third week of July.  What will the … Continue reading →

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Cat in a Box

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

No, it’s not a new fast food chain, or the latest dish from your local Chinese restaurant, but it is where our newest household addition likes to sleep at night. A few weeks back we received a large delivery of books … Continue reading →

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Mr. Mom Bemoans Summer Recess

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

I just saw the kids off on the bus for the second to last day of the year.  One more day and they’re home for the summer.  Woe is me. Cait has already begun her yearly summer lament, “Daddy, I’m bored.” … Continue reading →

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