Category Archives: Suburban Butch Dad Report

Suburban Butch Dad Report: ElderSpawn Keeps Her Options Open

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Kyle

I had a very quick conversation with my ElderSpawn a couple of mornings ago about some rumors going around about her.  This is the first I’d heard and I wanted to dig deeper into it, but she was literally on … Continue reading →

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Suburban Butch Dad Report: Professionally Gender Neutral

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Kyle

My HR person gave me a nice post birthday present the other day.  She was working on a proposal involving me (I’m a consultant, so we’re always working on the next contract and assignment).  The proposals often involve writing paragraphs … Continue reading →

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Suburban Butch Dad Report: Passing on the Family Business of Speaking Up For Yourself

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Kyle

I would like to share a Proud Parenting Moment concerning my Elder Spawn.  Tonight she stood up for her beliefs and for what she wanted, in the face of opposition by some privileged, spoiled popular girls on her soccer team. … Continue reading →

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Suburban Butch Dad Report: Chop Wood…

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Kyle

I’m a doer, a fixer, a problem solver.  That’s great when the problems confronting me are solvable, but it’s a source of stress otherwise. For example, I’m ‘between gigs’ aka unemployed.  It’s not a problem that I can solve quickly, … Continue reading →

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Suburban Butch Dad Report: Trans acceptance in fifth grade

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Kyle

I’ve been having some proud papa moments with my Elder Spawn lately.  She and I have had lots of conversations about what it means to be transgender, genderqueer and gay/lesbian/bi/queer.  As she’s gotten older and more savvy, these conversations have … Continue reading →

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Suburban Butch Dad Report: Bachelor Time

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Kyle

[ed note:  wrote this on Wednesday, but obviously didn’t get it posted right away… so thar be updates amongst it] This evening I’ll drive my family up to the airport, help them get into the security and kiss them goodbye. … Continue reading →

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Suburban Butch Dad Report: yard work

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Kyle

I got some much needed time in the yard today.  Much needed because my yard and garden have gone to the weeds and much needed because weeding and working outside are good for me.  I love the way physical work … Continue reading →

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Suburban Butch Dad Report: grab bag

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Kyle

Reaching into the Suburban Butch Dad bag, I pull out …. Clean up, clean up, everybody, everywhere.. clean up, clean up, everybody do their share Yes, it was time to get some things done in terms of organizing and clean … Continue reading →

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Suburban Butch Dad Report: talking trans to our kids

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Kyle

I saw a link to this article on Twitter yesterday (thanks, LivingSexuality) and my immediate reaction was, Duh! Of course! Should We Introduce Children to the Concept of Transgender People? This is a pretty short post on The Huffington Post … Continue reading →

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SBDR: follow-up

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Kyle

Just a quick addition to my recent Suburban Butch Dad Report on not always being the hero.  It occurred to me that to say I don’t cry in front of others is not completely accurate.  I tear up for movies, … Continue reading →

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