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A Man and His Mutts

When he was a boy, my father had a one-of-a-kind dog named Laddie Patrick. Laddie, half-Airedale and half-Irish setter, stayed constantly by Dad’s side — fishing, playing ball, and even following him...

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Hey Dads: Go Fly a Kite!

Mary Poppins (1964) G Directed by Robert Stevenson Based on the "Mary Poppins" books by P.L. Travers Starring Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis JohnsMusic by Richard M. and Robert...

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Opening Day With Dad

When I think back on my childhood, one event stands out most vividly in my memory: Opening Day — also known as the first day of fishing season. After a long, cold New England winter, fishermen...

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Part-Time Custody, Full Time Dad: Making Memories that Last

Divorce is a tough situation, especially if you have kids: It’s hard to be away from your children, whether it’s part of the time or most of the time. One of the common struggles for whichever parent...

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My Name Is Coach

Nicknames often are special; generally, they’re unique. Then there’s the one nickname to which you lose your identity, your class status, your ethnicity, and your educational background (but,...

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Confessions of a Fishing Snob

There’s a certain absolute truth about members of the Flynn family: We catch fish. My father was in diapers when he first held a fishing rod in his hands. He learned from his father, and his father...

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From Simba to Mufasa: The “Circle of Life” for Disney Sons and Disney Dads

I am the son of a bona fide Disney Dad. My dad grew up in California during the 1960s, watching “The Wonderful World of Color” and taking annual trips to Disneyland with his family. Recognizing how...

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Doc Barnard: My Dad and Walt had a Mutual Friend

When I was 13, Harold Draeghert Barnard, M.D., and his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Barnard, moved to our neighborhood. They had retired to Homestead Road, Palm Desert, from their mansion on Rodeo Drive in...

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Saying Goodbye to the Girl Next Door

The tragic loss of Annette Funicello hit all who knew her pretty hard. She was the quintessential girl next door, from early in her career with “The Mickey Mouse Club,” through the ‘60s as the “good...

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Near or Far Away, ‘Ohana Always Means Family

Lilo & Stitch (2002) PG Written and Directed by: Chris Sanders & Dean DeBlois Original Score by: Alan Silvestri Produced by: Clark SpencerFeaturing the Voice Talents of: Chris Sanders, Daveigh...

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