Score two points for the forces of fatherhood and secularism: In France, a dad has just won custody of his sons after their mother kidnapped them, moved to Israel, and joined a community of charedim, or ultra-orthodox Jews. This is pretty significant stuff, as it required the Israeli High Court of Justice to give custody …
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Super Bowl Potty
Note to football players and other high-level athletes: God doesn’t exist, and he certainly doesn’t give a shit about your physical trials and tribulations. And, yes, congratulations to the Saints, but no, your victory does not “prove that football is more than just a game” (it’s a game); nor does it “validate” New Orleans as …
Put It Down for the Town
We had a massive two-part, two-dozen toddler blowout birthday for Dalia’s fourth birthday yesterday: her classmates in the morning, our friends in the afternoon. There was beer and cupcakes from early on, all day long. Jetlagged, sleep-deprived, child-overdosed, proud of my girl, and exhausted beyond compare, I find that my defenses are shot. So I …
Congratulations! Now, When Are You Coming Back to Work?
I’ve been meaning to post about this news for the past few days: In Great Britain, there’s a push to require that employers offer mandatory paternity leave. New dads will be able to take three months off, with much of their salary guaranteed. Do I even need to say that I’m in favor of this? …
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