So, the Time Warner guy was here the other day to fix our cable signal (the digital box was not getting enough signal.) About 5 minutes into the visit, the guy asks me where the connection comes into the house, so, I take him outside to show him. In route, I notice that he has [...]
Well, my son certainly has a good grasp on politics these days. Him and I were discussing seeing the White House and had the following conversation:
Him: I really want to see the White House.
Me: That sounds like fun.
Him: Actually, I just want to see the President.
Me: Hmmm, that may be a little harder.
Him: Yeah, You [...]
dmiessler.com | That Was Then, This Is Now
Interesting scenarios, if not a bit overstated. I do understand where the author is coming from, but one piece of these kind of arguments always fail for me. Simply put, if things were so great back in the 50’s and 60’s, how did we get here? Aren’t those [...]
Nothing says Halloween like dressing up a 5 year old in a slutty costume… I’m no prude, but I seriously wonder what kind of parent would let their young child wear something like this. Teenagers or older, sure, no problem, but 4-6 year olds, really?
Seriously, we saw this costume at Toy’s R Us. Title of [...]
MOMS I.N.C. “Improving Nutrition For Children”
My wife and some other mom’s have gotten together and created a group called Moms I.N.C. (Moms Improving Nutrition for Children) to try to address the obesity and behavioral problems rampant in children these days by working to improve the quality of school lunches and to help educate people on [...]
The Power (and Peril) of Praising Your Kids — New York Magazine
This ought to be required reading for all those parents out there that, in George Carlin’s words, have a “kid fetish.” (Listen to http://www.google.com/musics?lid=oxidBtaOciM&aid=4CJ5LOOrjEK&sid=LT6KDIPAjOB) That is, they worship every little thing junior does and they let him know it. “Oh Junior, [...]
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