Category Archives: funny

The trouble with dogs…

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jim Cota

Louis CK was on Conan recently discussing the problem with dogs. “Parenting,” he says, “gets easier. I had a dog once, and that doesn’t get easier. It’s harder having a dog because children develop and dogs just stay dumb.” He … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you just have to stop to smell…

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Jim Cota

I took Grace to the restroom at the ballpark today and then stood around waiting for her for several minutes. She finally came out and said, “Sorry that took so long, Dad.” “It’s okay, honey,” I replied, “but why did … Continue reading →

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Dad Life

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Jim Cota

For all of you Dads out there, this really needs no introduction. Enjoy. “I’ve got dozens of dollars…” Classic.

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Memories of Lots-o-Huggin’ Bear

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Jim Cota

Ah, remember those old toys you used to love? Lincoln Logs. Stretch Armstong. Lots-o-Huggin’ Bear. Especially that Huggin’ Bear. Pink fur, purple fuzzy nose and a soft belly that just begged to be squeezed. Smelled like, strawberries. Remember that? This … Continue reading →

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Somehow, this explains a lot about the appeal of Steve Jobs…

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jim Cota

Separated at birth, perhaps? Or is Steve just doing all he can to channel the spirit? You decide…

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Steve Jobs has a "little talk" with AT&T

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Jim Cota

It’s no secret that I love my iPhone just a little more than my puppy and (slightly) less than my children. But from the very first day I turned it on, I have been dismayed by AT&T’s network. To say … Continue reading →

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Extreme Shepherding

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Jim Cota

So, this is a slightly convoluted path, but I was reading about Google launching their new live search results feature. To see it in action, I went to the site and entered “Tiger Woods.” Yikes. Well, the live search worked, … Continue reading →

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Parents of the Year, Two Years Running

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Jim Cota

So tonight I was going through iPhoto looking to cull some images that weren’t useful and hopefully post a new update to the Cota family album. During this exercise, I came across this picture and, after a brief moment of … Continue reading →

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Lily’s Creek

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Jim Cota

After hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Thursday, we stopped on the way back out of the park and walked down to a clear (and very cold) mountain stream. The kids had changed out of their boots … Continue reading →

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“I want my kids to know you…”

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Jim Cota

On Saturday, we were driving through Great Smoky Mountains National Park on one of the ‘motor tours’ and stopped at one of the old Ogle farmsteads. Beautiful place, unbelievable setting. We walked around a bit, shooting video, taking pictures. At … Continue reading →

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