Author Archives: Cool Dad

Cool Giveaway: ‘Tree of Life’ by L.E. Taylor (Ends May 31)

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Cool Dad

Last week, I boldly stated that you need Tree of Life, the debut EP from L.E. Taylor (our friend Lauren). Here’s why. Several years ago, Lauren’s husband Nate drowned during a trip to visit his family in Oregon. Their son Jack was only a … Continue reading →

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Cool Dad’s Most Listened To Song in the Last 3 Months: “Don’t Just Sit There” by Lucius

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Cool Dad

Ever since seeing Lucius open for The Lone Bellow a few months back, I’ve been hooked on their ’60s-flavored indie pop. They have a self-titled EP out, with a full album coming hopefully later in the year. You can read more about … Continue reading →

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Focus on the Family Friendly Playlists

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Cool Dad

This video was shot in 2007 and then posted in 2010, but it’s going viral just now. In it, two-year-old Penelope sings Pearl Jam’s “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town.” I bought that CD, Vs., from Wal-Mart … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Cool Minivan? Here are 6 of Them!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Cool Dad

My friend Heather posted this to Facebook yesterday: Pretty great bumper sticker on a minivan tonight: “I used to be cool.” I don’t know the owner of said minivan, but I hope s/he’s not implying that simply owning a minivan … Continue reading →

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The Week in Pictures, May 15

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Cool Dad

Here are the photograms I posted to Instagraph over the last week. Er, you know what I mean. Included are captions and a little context. When waiting for the subway, do not lean over to see when the train is … Continue reading →

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