The Ticket That Should Never Have Been Written It all started like many great injustices do: I parked legally, paid for parking, and then received a parking ticket. A $115 dollar parking ticket. The alleged crime?Parking in violation of a temporary restriction. At first, I was in disbelief. That disbelief quickly turned into irritation because […]
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Every Stall Tells a Story, and None Have Happy Endings I have to ask — have people no shame anymore? Let’s talk about workplace bathrooms. Not the usual “oops, someone’s in there” moments or awkward eye contact at the sink. I’m talking about the true bathroom horror shows — the kind that make you question
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Photo courtesy of Harry’s. Dads Doing Dishes may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase. Why I Finally Ditched Overpriced Blades for Harry’s – and Never Looked Back Discovering Harry’s It’s funny how we get stuck in habits — especially with everyday
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The Mystery of the Over-the-Range Dripping Microwave When my tenant of five years moved out, the place looked decent but no doubt needed a refresher. The good news was no disasters, no hidden nightmares — at least that’s what I thought. As I walked through the kitchen, I noticed something odd. Right there, above the
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How one disappointing season of kids’ soccer turned into a crash course on dealing with overbearing parents, poor coaching, and protecting a child’s love for the game. I once tried to convince myself I was a genius for skipping the pricey soccer club and finding a laid-back local club team run by parent volunteers. And, last
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An Action-Packed Tale of Tenants, Trees, and Tiny Squirrel Terrorists I remember many years ago my cousin once telling me this saga about his dad going full war-mode… against squirrels. Yes, squirrels. Apparently, his backyard had turned into a squirrel demolition derby. They were chewing through things, stealing food, and basically running a backyard mafia.
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How I Beat a Rental Car Scam: Fight Back and Win Edition This summer, my family and I are spending a month in Miami, which meant we needed to rent a car to get around. My wife usually handles the rental car bookings and she has her go to rental car company. Â However, this year,
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A Victory Worth Fighting For: My Battle and Success Against a Medical Treatment Denial The past several months have been incredibly difficult. My father fell ill and, sadly, passed away. I’m not yet ready to speak about it in detail. Though life has felt heavier and more sorrowful, I do have some positive news to
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The Absurdity of Dealing With a Medical Insurer’s Wrongful Denial of Necessary Medical Treatment I’ve been fortunate to have never faced any issues with my health insurance company denying necessary medication or treatments for myself or my immediate family – there was a minor issue with a surface ambulance bill, but it was resolved favorably thanks
DadsDoingDishes has been on a hiatus – unfortunately, not by choice. Recently, I experienced firsthand the challenges faced by sandwich generation parents — those caring for both aging parents and young children. While I knew this day would eventually come, I had been fortunate to avoid it until recently. When my 88-year-old father — my
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