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 ShatzDecember 3, 2019
Child labor is illegal. At least, publicly. But, in the privacy of your home, forced child labor helps paddle against the negative cash flow by…
Mark ShatzDecember 1, 2019
Like many parents, I felt fast food shame. There would be days, with back-to-back events, when my son and I didn’t have time to eat…
Mark ShatzNovember 30, 2019
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 ShatzNovember 29, 2019
I’m gaming-challenged. My son made the diagnosis. Quickly. After watching me push Mario repeatedly to a premature death, I was declared unworthy. At first, I…
Mark ShatzNovember 27, 2019
Everyone has something to say about parenting. Even the folks without kids. Since they were parented, they believe that they know something about parenting. How…
Mark ShatzNovember 23, 2019
Given that I have an AARP card, I have zero reasons to visit GameStop. But, as the parent of a male teenager, I have no…
Mark ShatzNovember 20, 2019
I made many parental mistakes. A biggie was falling in love with the Lunchables. It was infatuation at first sight. I saw it in the…
Mark ShatzNovember 17, 2019
McGruff the Crime Dog was bred to promote personal safety. He taught kids preventive awareness with the intent to “take a bite out of crime.”…
Mark ShatzNovember 17, 2019
