If you have children of a certain age, you probably recognize the name DanTDM. The TDM stands for The Diamond Minecart, and Dan Middleton is the man behind the YouTube account. He's made his fame (and fortune) by playing Minecraft and recording his gameplay at the same time as … [Read more...]
Kirby Planet Robobot: Game Review (Guest Vlogger)
Our family got a chance to play and review the new game, Kirby Planet Robobot for Nintendo 3DS, after we attended Kirby's launch party in Los Angeles in June. The lovable pink hero returns in this sci-fi adventure: a villain has taken over Planet Popstar and threatens to … [Read more...]
Bon Jovi Cologne, $300, and YouTube
That is not the beginning, or even the punchline, of a funny (or even very bad) joke. It is a short list of some of the things I've been working on that haven't appeared on this site. "Man Smell" is an essay I wrote about my surprise and dismay when my first born son started … [Read more...]
Second Screen Live: Great Way to Revisit Disney Films
Last week I took the kids and the iPad to see The Little Mermaid and play with the new interactive app, Second Screen Live. Here is Kyle's glowing review (apologies for my super-loud voice): We received free tickets to facilitate this review. … [Read more...]
There’s a Zombie on Your Lawn
My kids have discovered that they can watch YouTube videos on our big-screen TV using the Wii U. Okay, they discovered that option because I showed it to them. It's a double-edged sword, my excitement about technology. I figure something out, get all stoked about it, and show it … [Read more...]

