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A&E >  Entertainment

Sweet smell of success follows Perfume Genius to the Gorge

The Gorge Amphitheatre provided solace for Michael Hadreas, who suffered through a difficult childhood in Seattle during the 1990s. Hadreas, who is best known by his stage name Perfume Genius, came out in high school. "It was a giant relief to tell my parents," he said.
News >  Family

Dad Daze: An autumnal attitude adjustment courtesy of my four kids

Perhaps I have some sort of seasonal disorder. When September arrives, I can’t help but get melancholy. It harks back to my childhood. Every night before the first day of school, I would toss and turn and wake up exhausted as I started a new year, which featured about 180 days of school.
News >  Family

Dad Daze: My two sons are the best of friends

A special bond developed between my sons Eddie and Milo, who are 38 months apart. I've been fortunate enough to be part of that connection since I was the primary parent when it came to escorting them to baseball and ice hockey games and practices. 
News >  Travel

How to drift off after take off with the aid of CBD products

During a recent flight from Puerto Rico to New York, Noah Fishman was on edge. "Due to COVID, the masking requirement and the extra safety protocols, I was more stressed traveling than ever," Fishman said. However, the owner of Zenbarn Farms has a secret weapon.
News >  Family

Dad Daze: About a boy who beat extraordinary odds

Danny isn't my son, but I told him that he's an honorary Condran. It warms the heart to help someone who truly needs support and guidance. I'm optimistic because a kid with a limited skill set, who has been beaten down for most of his life, is flourishing.
News >  Family

Dad Daze: Combatting back-to-school stress during a pandemic

Returning to school is stressful during the best of times. At least it was for me. Even though I was a student back in the Paleolithic era, I still get melancholy when summer ends and school begins. Parents are supposed to be relieved when school returns to session.