Marvel has a universe of super-heroes. Most good. Some bad. Yet, all are special. In a child’s galaxy, there are a handful of omnipotent figures.…
Mark ShatzJanuary 18, 2021
The baby shower is the only time during parenthood when the vortex is flowing in your direction. You need to surf wisely. Too many parents…
Mark ShatzJanuary 16, 2021
Finding out that you will become a parent is a special moment. Yet, you won’t fully appreciate the Parenthood Club until your first shopping adventure…
Mark ShatzJanuary 15, 2021
If you like this blog, then join the 170,000 readers who own a copy of my book, Comedy Writing Secrets (3rd ed). It probably will…
Mark ShatzJanuary 14, 2021
Mother’s and Father’s Days recognize those of us who had unprotected sex and reproduced. Sadly, greeting card companies and the PC police muck up what…
Mark ShatzJanuary 13, 2021
Parents embrace any chance for predictability. Sending a kid to their first day of school is hard. But, the payoff is a set, daily schedule.…
Mark ShatzJanuary 9, 2021
Like ex-lovers, most childhood food favorites move on and are only seen online. Unless you have young kids or are a Dead Head, the following…
Mark ShatzJanuary 2, 2021
Father’s and Mother’s Day rock. Lots of gifts made in China. A few loving cards written by twenty-something, childless Hallmark copyeditors. Brunch at Cracker Barrel.…
Mark ShatzJanuary 1, 2021
The parental holiday playlist is lengthy and seemingly never-ending: birthdays, Christmas, and graduations. The easiest and least expensive one is the first anniversary of your…
Mark ShatzJanuary 5, 2020
