Arts

Road Trippin’ 2011

March 24, 2011 By PJ Mullen 6 Comments

On the road again with the family, fortunately this time was relatively uneventful.

Filed Under: Captain's Chair, Featured Tagged With: Arts, Austin Texas, Egypt, Japan, Libya, National Football League, NFL, Texas

Up for a cooking contest?

March 20, 2011 By PJ Mullen 4 Comments

The Perdue Verifiably Good Video Contest is back for 2011 with bigger prize

Filed Under: Digital Dads, Featured, Food Tagged With: Arts, Chicken, contest, North Carolina, Prize, Video camera, Writers Resources

I’m the Chicken King!

April 27, 2010 By PJ Mullen 29 Comments

Chicago may have Abe Froman the Sausage King, but Charlotte has me, the Chicken King!

Back in early March I wrote about my entry into my very first cooking competition in a post entitled Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner. Well, I’m pleased to report that yesterday my dish, Braciole di Pollo, was awarded the grand prize in the Perdue Verifiably Good Video Contest.

Filed Under: Dad in the Kitchen Tagged With: Arts, Chicago, Contests, Fleishman Hillard, North Carolina, Prize

Defining modern manhood

November 20, 2009 By PJ Mullen 24 Comments

Recently I was offered the opportunity to review a copy of The Good Men Project either in paperback or DVD form. After perusing the foundation’s website and reading an excerpt chapter written by Hall of Fame linebacker Andre Tippett (one of my all time favorite Patriots), I knew immediately that I wanted to dive into [...]

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fatherhood Friday Tagged With: Arts, Author, Hall of Fame, Literature, New York Times, People, Stay-at-home dad

Creatures of habit?

November 2, 2009 By PJ Mullen 14 Comments

This post originally appeared on my music column ‘The Crossroads’ over at Dad-Blogs.com on October 26, 2009. A few weeks ago I was in the middle of a funk coming up with new topic ideas for this column. In an effort to break out of it and find something to talk about I turned to [...]

Filed Under: Dad Blogs Tagged With: Album, Arts, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Derek Trucks, Music, Robert Cray, Sonny Landreth

Something Happened on the Way to the Amphitheater

August 15, 2009 By PJ Mullen 3 Comments

This post originally appeared on my music column ‘The Crossroads’ over at Dad-Blogs.com on August 10, 2009. I used to love going to concerts, especially after I got my first set of wheels. Growing up in South Jersey I spent my summers and meager paychecks at the Mann Music Center in Philly. I saw the [...]

Filed Under: Dad Blogs Tagged With: Arts, Elton John, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Mraz Jason, Music, Storm Front, Trey Anastasio

Do You Jitterbug?

July 25, 2009 By PJ Mullen 6 Comments

This post originally appeared on my music column ‘The Crossroads’ over at Dad-Blogs.com on July 21, 2009. Personally, I’m not much of a fan of children’s music, which is particularly vexing to my wife as we work on raising our son. When we are home and playing I usually keep some music on the background [...]

Filed Under: Dad Blogs Tagged With: Alternative rock, Arts, Barenaked Ladies, Dad-Blogs.com, Dreyer Family Band, Family, Home, Jack Johnson, Jitterbug.tv, Music, Parents, The Crossroads

Igniting Their Spark

July 24, 2009 By PJ Mullen 14 Comments

I recently received the book ‘The Path to Purpose’ by William Damon from the Free Press through a friend of mine. The topic of the book intrigued me because as a parent I obviously want the best for my child. I firmly believe that it is part of my responsibility to encourage my son to [...]

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fatherhood Friday, Featured Tagged With: Arts, Author, Family, Free Press, Helicopter parent, Home, Literature, Parenting, Philosophy, Psychology, Reviews and Criticism, William Damon

Soundcheck: Time Turns Elastic

July 11, 2009 By PJ Mullen Leave a Comment

Image by Getty Images via Daylife As with many things in my life, I was late to the party when it came to Phish – both appreciating their music and seeing them in concert. The only time I have been fortunate enough to see them live was towards the end of their return from their [...]

Filed Under: Dad Blogs Tagged With: Arts, Concert, Dad-Blogs.com, Fenway Park, Jon Fishman, Music, Ryman Auditorium, The Crossroads, Time Turns Elastic, Trey Anastasio

Blipshow #2 Playlist

July 9, 2009 By PJ Mullen Leave a Comment

Tonight’s Blipshow had a very bluesy feel and my thanks to everyone that participated. I hope that there will be a bunch more requests next week. You ask for it, I’ll play it (assuming Blip.fm can find it) – other than that no rules, no exceptions. You can find The Crossroads Blipshow by searching the [...]