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• December 1st
  on Dec 1, 2016 in 31 Days of Blogging Randomness blogging
  After coming out of “retirement” following the election, I’ve spent some time debating whether or not to continue writing here on a regular basis. I realize this seems like a lot of angst for a blog that doesn’t have an espec...
• Kanye West, G.I.Joe, and Bravery: My Thoughts on the Colin Kaepernick Situation
  on Aug 31, 2016 in Randomness Colin Kaepernick Donald Trump G.I.Joe Kanye West military racism
  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has drawn criticism for his refusal to stand during the national anthem before games. He has described this action as a protest against what he feels is systematic racism in the police system, and the...
• False Dawn
  on Aug 29, 2016 in The Cutlet Twins au pair children home life school sickness
  Remember when I wrote that after a few weeks of crappiness, things seemed to be getting better? As it turned out, that light we saw at the end of the tunnel was the headlight of a fast approaching train. We hoped that … Continue reading ͛...
• Parents and Children
  on Aug 17, 2016 in The Cutlet Twins children icons Jebediah Springfield parents The Simpsons
  A message to my children… There’s going to come a time – and it will probably be much sooner than I expect – that you’re going to become curious about your father. You may want to find out more about the man &#...
• Morning Has Broken
  on Aug 9, 2016 in Randomness The Cutlet Twins au pair birthday child care children dawn family parenting sickness
  Today is my 39th birthday, and last night, I received an amazing gift: I was able to sleep through the night and didn’t have to clean up any vomit. That may not seem like much of a present, but after … Continue reading →...
• Optimus Prime: An Exercise in Iconoclasm
  on Jul 28, 2016 in Pop Culture cartoons childhood leadership Optimus Prime Ronald Reagan Transformers
  Someone once said that you don’t truly become an adult until you examine your childhood heroes and question if they were truly worthy of adulation. (I don’t know if someone actually said that, but it sounds good, right?) If that...
• …Even Cold November Rain
  on Jul 26, 2016 in The Cutlet Twins change life parenting school summer
  Two days after the twins were born, I found a semi-private area in the hospital and took a few minutes to mourn my former life. I said farewell to my leisurely evenings of watching TV on the couch, as I knew they … Continue reading →...
• Mike Pence: Because We Really Want White Men to Vote for Trump
  on Jul 16, 2016 in Pop Culture Donald Trump election Mike Pence presidential election Rocky Balboa
  Last week, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced that his running mate would be Indiana governor Mike Pence. This was clearly a bid to win the affection of hardcore right-wing Republicans, as Pence is basically a stereoty...
• O Captain, My Captain
  on Jul 13, 2016 in Pop Culture Randomness Cap'n Crunch Captain Kirk Captain Planet David Beckham kickball Star Trek Steve Yzerman
  Despite threatening to stop playing kickball several times over the past few years, I can’t seem to quit the adult version of everyone’s favorite children’s playground game. I no longer travel to the National Mall in...
• Where the Grass is Green and the Girls are Pretty
  on Jul 6, 2016 in Pop Culture Trips and Events Axl Rose concerts FedEx Field Guns 'N Roses Paradise City Slash
    We were supposed to leave for my family’s annual beach trip last Sunday morning. Those plans were changed when Mrs. Cutter saw that Guns ‘N Roses would be playing at FedEx Field on Sunday night. Until recently, I likely would R...
• More Writing Samples from a Kindergarten Student
  on Jun 21, 2016 in The Cutlet art kids Kindergarten parents school writing
  Since my last post was a bit heavy, I wanted to lighten things up. A couple of months ago, I shared some of my daughter’s writing assignments in school. It was as adorable as it sounds. Now that she’s done … Continue reading →...
• The Cutter’s Guide to Fixing America: Guns
  on Jun 16, 2016 in Guide to Fixing America Barack Obama Constitution guns mass shootings NRA Orlando rights second amendment The Simpsons
  I originally began this post in the wake of the mass shooting at San Bernadino. I couldn’t quite get it right at the time, so I saved it as a draft. I actually hoped that I would never finish it, … Continue reading →...
• I’m No Kenny Powers
  on Jun 10, 2016 in Pop Culture Randomness adulthood Eastbound and Down friends Kenny Powers parenting Paul Reiser Tim Heidecker
  You may remember the show Eastbound and Down. It chronicled the life of fictional former baseball pitcher Kenny Powers as he tried to make a comeback. Powers endured several setbacks along the way, many of them self-inflicted. He often conflicted...
• Talking ‘Bout My Demographic
  on Jun 3, 2016 in Pop Culture commercials demographics divorce middle age Mike and Mike radio Sport Clips
  Most days, I listen to ESPN Radio’s Mike and Mike show during my morning commute. The show itself is fine: They discuss the hot sports topics of the day in a generally inoffensive, if somewhat bland manner. As a white male in … Continue...
• Do Not Pass Go. Do Not Collect $200
  on May 26, 2016 in Randomness Albertsons Creed grocery shopping Monopoly prizes Safeway Survivor sweepstakes
  Like all supermarkets under the Albertson’s corporate umbrella, Safeway recently ran a Monopoly promotion, where customers could collect game pieces and win prizes – the grand prize being $1 million – if they could find all the piec...
• In Defense of Participation Trophies
  on May 24, 2016 in Randomness children DeAngelo Williams entitlement participation awards participation trophies Sports youth sports
  NFL running back DeAngelo Williams recently made news because he forced his daughter to give back a ribbon she got for participating in a school field day. Williams said that his daughter hadn’t done anything to earn the ribbon, and … Con...
• Mama Cooked a Breakfast with No Hog
  on May 20, 2016 in Twins children mornings parenting poop
  The twins slept late yesterday morning. That should have made it a good morning, but apparently, the lack of toddlers demanding my attention caused me to get lazy and sloppy. Mistakes were made. Oh my, how mistakes were made. The Cutlet … Cont...
• The Office Soda Machine – IMPORTANT UPDATE
  on May 13, 2016 in Randomness Dr Pepper office soda soda machine Sprite Sprite Zero work
  Perhaps some of the decision makers at my company read my blog, because there have been some changes to the office’s soda machine selection since my original post. If they do read my blog – and there are several reasons … Continue r...
• Sit Down!
  on May 10, 2016 in Twins car seats children minivan parenting tantrums
  “You are getting strapped into this seat whether you like it or not!” Mrs. Cutter and I have found ourselves saying those words quite a bit over the past month. The Cutlass has decided that she no longer likes riding … Continue read...
• …And Z is For Zoo!
  on Apr 30, 2016 in Trips and Events Blogging from A to Z Challenge field trips National Zoo parenting school zoo
  Today is the final day of April, which means it is also the final day of the Blogging From A to Z Challenge. Unlike last year, I managed to go 26-for-26 in 2016! (pause for applause) I shall finish up … Continue reading →...