Three keys for fathers wanting to build a conflict-free relationship with an ex-wife
by Roy Biancalana If you listen to the mainstream media talk about divorced dads, you would think most of us, at best, are distant and disengaged, or at worst, dangerous dead-beats. Most divorced dads I know love their kids and want the best for them. Sure, there are men who abandon or even abuse their children, but most of us want to do everything within our power to ensure their complete well-being. To that end, although we no...
The eulogy for my father: It’s easy to praise famous men
by Lex Woodbury Knowing he was in his last days, my Dad – who never once acknowledged anything good about me on his own, given that I was failure in fulfilling his fantasy of corporate success – hobbled across the living room and told me, “Son, you’re a writer. I want you to write my eulogy.” I agreed, partly because as the eldest son, his eulogy was my job, partly because I felt suddenly flattered and affirmed,...
Dave Long’s cartoon: Father wounds
Dave Long spent his early years in management consulting and advertising before starting a successful Milwaukee manufacturing business in 1989. He’s been drawing cartoons and writing for publications since the 1980s. Married for 25 years, he has two children and resides in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. – is a deeply personal issue that everyone decides for himself. Sometimes the price is high, sometimes low. But this is not very...
Film review: Fatherhood and mentorship in “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou”
By Morgan Toane In Wes Anderson’s film, “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,” we discover the legendary oceanographer and filmmaker, Steve Zissou (Bill Murray). Now an aging, self-absorbed charlatan with his halcyon days behind him, Zissou’s critical acclaim has waned along with his production budget. The man who inspired legions of “Team Zissou” fans no longer believes in himself. When...
Wisdom of the ages: From elderly to elder – A guide for fathers and sons
by Ken Plattner Fathers have sons, then sons have sons. It’s been going on for a long time, and that’s the way of it. The gracious and wise father has proudly held his children, rooted for them in school and sports, disciplined them with the courage to say “no,” encouraged their dreams, and emancipated them into mature adulthood. With good fortune, you were launched into the world by a wise father who was...
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