Category Archives: Family Fun

Go easy on the ice for morning TV!

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Tony Dodero

It was 40 degrees and the ice was looking pretty inviting to my kids and their two friends. Not because they knew how to skate or anything, but because all they had to do was glide around the cold stuff … Continue reading →

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Surf camping is the best

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Tony Dodero

Ever since high school, I’ve rarely missed an opportunity to do a surf camping trip. Most of my trips have been with my surf buddies, Larry Ramos or Michael Duke. Or as my son calls him “Mikeduke.” I don’t think … Continue reading →

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A Fair question to raise

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Tony Dodero

I’ve written before on this blog how important I believe it is to preserve the Orange County Fair for generations to come. Recently, I met Guy Lemmon, one of the principals of Facilities Management West, a private firm who had … Continue reading →

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I’m a lucky guy

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Tony Dodero

Those who know my dad, know sometimes he can be on the gruff side. But they also know that deep down he has a heart of gold and would do anything to help. So today, I needed to send a … Continue reading →

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Feeling Wicked in the Land of OZ

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Tony Dodero

We were sitting in the Segerstrom Center for the Arts last Thursday when Glinda the Good Witch began belting out the lyrics to the “Wicked” song “Popular.” My 10-year-old daughter Kristen’s eyes lit up and she couldn’t help herself. “Whenever … Continue reading →

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