Category: fatherhood
Jackie Chan in the Eagle Dad’s Shadow
When I think of Jackie Chan, I usually think of a Kung Fu fighting Harold Lloyd. Jackie’s the bumbler, the… read more Jackie Chan in the Eagle Dad’s Shadow
Vincent Chin, Danny Chen, and Coping with Betrayal
Last weekend marked the 30th Anniversary of the murder of Vincent Chin. The week that lead up to it was… read more Vincent Chin, Danny Chen, and Coping with Betrayal
Daytripper: Recommended Reading for Dads
If I were to put together a “Recommended Reading” list for dads, Fàbio Moon and Gabriel Bà’s Daytripper would definitely… read more Daytripper: Recommended Reading for Dads
Christmas, Santa, and Jesus
As a parent, two stories I would like to tell better are the story of 9/11 and the story of… read more Christmas, Santa, and Jesus
Master of the Manly Arts
Sometimes when I hear talk of “manliness,” Damon Wayans appears in my head wearing a ridiculously tiny bowler with David… read more Master of the Manly Arts
Animal Husbandry
It began with a Tweet. I had read Panda Dad’s “epilogue” and Tweeted that he had me “up until he… read more Animal Husbandry
Tiger Mother’s Day
“Top of the World Ma! Top of the World!” That’s what I hear in my head whenever someone mentions “Mother’s… read more Tiger Mother’s Day
Indirect Spite & Engagement
There are two interesting Chinese documentaries streaming on Netflix right now: Weijun Chen’s Please Vote for Me (2007) and Lixin… read more Indirect Spite & Engagement
The Lamb Mothers
I jumped on the bandwagon and posted a reaction on Rice Daddies to Amy Chua’s article and book about the … read more The Lamb Mothers
The Santa Cause
Two of my favorite holiday movies are Miracle on 34th Street and Bass and Rankin’s The Year Without a Santa… read more The Santa Cause