I’ve been working as a reporter the past few days, covering a conference down at the Rosen hotel. Given the “business” dress code, I’ve been wearing suits each day. This morning, my kids finally noticed.<\/p>\n
“Hey Daddy,” my seven-year old asked. “Why are you dressed fancy?”<\/p>\n
“‘Cause I’m working a conference.”<\/p>\n
“So?”<\/p>\n
“So, I’m supposed to wear a suit.” I said.<\/p>\n
“Oh,”<\/p>\n
“And,” I continued. “I like to look good.” I struck my best GQ pose and flashed my most glamorous smile. “Don’t I look goo-ood?”<\/p>\n
“No,” he said flatly, then burst out laughing. His younger brother joined in.<\/p>\n
Sheesh. Where’s the love? That’s the problem. I get no love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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