Do androids dream of Dora the Explorer?

The other night, as I was wishing Connie a good night, I whispered into her ear: “Goodnight my darling little replicant.” “Dad. What’s a replicant?” she asked. “Well, honey, a replicant is a bioengineered or biorobotic being, virtually identical to a human, but with superior strength, agility and intelligence. A robot, sweetie. You’re a robot.” [...]

Protecting my kids from Sollozzo

Raging Mom and I have, over the years, had differing opinions on the relative danger of placing information about our children on the Internet. Our family blog, now almost completely defunct and overgrown with virtual weeds, became less interesting after our relocation and eventual settlement in the Pacific Northwest. I think the final blow to [...]