The other night I was playing a game of Chinese chess with my son. It’s something we do every so often since the day he asked me what the game with the funny markings was. As I watched him struggle and plot out his moves, I was reminded of an experience I had in Hong [Read More…]
There aren’t many things that connect people like rooting for a sports team does. It is amazing how for a few precious moments during a crucial game that politics, race, stereotypes, and whathaveyou don’t matter, you can unite for your team and cheer, smile, laugh, and cry. For 30+ years that’s what I got to [Read More…]
I turned 40 this year, and if I can cap it off with any one thing it would be the Cubs winning the World Series. For the first time in 71 years Cubs fan can root for their team in that very series. It is a very exciting time for me… and with any luck my [Read More…]
The other day while we were out on a family bike ride we stopped mid-way for a little refreshment. My wife and I apparently got talking a little lovey-dovey to each other and we may have made mention that we are “soul mates” that apparently prompted this thought from him: “I believe in soul mates [Read More…]
Driving home from the city we passed a billboard advertising spray tans at a local tanning salon chain here. My youngest (California-raised) boy had questions… 10 yo: What’s a spray tan? Me: People go into a tanning salon and basically have their skin sprayed a little darker. 10 yo: like spray painting? Me: Yeah, they [Read More…]
Pat and I investigate the “Stork” Theory of childbirth… You are welcome!
On the third attempt to wake my youngest son today he and I had THIS amazing exchange: Me: Seriously, dude, this is like the third time we’ve tried to get you up… My Son: I know just a second… Me: Come on dude… My Son (still curled up in bed with eyes closed): I was just thinking, [Read More…]
April 1st, 2017
Three strikes and you’re out, Baseball gets weird Have you ever wondered why baseball doesn’t use a time clock. Why are there nine innings? Why are there three strikes and four balls? Why are there three bases and a home plate? Why is the pitcher called a pitcher… not a thrower? Rest easy, Pat and [Read More…]
February 10th, 2017
Like a Virgin… The Olive Oil Episode No… this is not about Popeye’s girlfriend. This started as a legitimate “but daddy why” question from Eric’s son. He wanted to know why virgin olive oil is called “virgin.” Pat and Eric couldn’t resist… after all this is the But Daddy Why podcast… so here is more [Read More…]
December 25th, 2016
If You Thought Krampus Was Awful… Bonus Out-Take Krampus isn’t the only friend of Santa Claus that has a disreputable past… Pat and Eric found 8 more including a flesh-eating cat, a scarecrow that was struck by lightning, and a nice old lady who wants to rip your guts out and replace them with garbage.
December 21st, 2016
My family loves a good celebration. This fact makes December quite a fun month for us. There is so much to celebrate. I am fond of using the term “Happy Holidays” during this season because I never know who is celebrating what, or if they are like me and celebrating everything they can. Tonight my [Read More…]
December 14th, 2016
Krampus: The Dark Side of Santa’s Naughty List Need a little motivation to stay on Santa’s Nice list? Pat and Eric dig a little further into Santa’s origin story and discover Krampus. WARNING: If you haven’t had the Santa Claus talk with your kids this episode may not be suitable for them. As long as there has [Read More…]
November 20th, 2016
Here in the United States we are prepping for Thanksgiving. A favorite holiday of mine because it reminds me to take a moment and realize and take stock of the many good things in my life. My wife, my kids, my extended family, my friends, my health, etc… ( this list can go on for [Read More…]
November 18th, 2016
Saturn is Hungry and Pluto gets the Shaft Ever look at Saturn and wonder why it has rings or are you still confused about why you grew up in a solar system with nine planets but kids today are growing up in one with only eight? Pat and Eric have your back so you can [Read More…]
