There’s an interesting article from the NYTimes titled “Michelle Obama’s Balancing Act” and, while I’m thrilled that the First Lady seems to be taking a stance on matters of work/family balance, it’s disheartening to see how much this is still thought to be a mom’s issue and not a parental one. Also, take note of…
Monthly Archives: January 2009
New Music For The Film
Singer/songwriter Adriel Borshansky is working on a new song for inclusion in the film and I’m so excited about it that I wanted to share it in its very early form. Here’s the demo/lyrics for a taste of what’s to come: I Stepped Down (with instrumentals) by Adriel I stepped down (acoustic) by Adriel fatherhood…
Dear Do-Nothing Dad
Here’s an article from Cookiemag.com (of all places!) that I think sums up a lot of my personal feelings regarding so many dads out there that make the rest of us look bad – and their dutiful, enabling wives. Special thanks to my wife for bringing this to my attention and to Graham Carr for…
In Memoriam: Ralph Benitez
A few days ago one of the project’s subjects, Ralph Benitez, passed away. Given his long battle with AIDS and his deteriorating health, his death was not a shock, but it is still so sad. Ralph exemplified all the best we hope for in a dad. His care, love, wisdom and sense of humor were…