MY LAUNDRY LIST OF WHY I HATE LAUNDRY
Over fifty years ago President John F. Kennedy presented a bold challenge before a joint session of Congress: Send a man to the moon by the end of the decade. While many derided this notion as either madness or merely a political ploy, some of the brightest minds of the nation focused their efforts, and […]
CONSUMER REPORTS: NOT JUST YOUR MOM’S RATINGS AND REVIEWS
I have always loved getting a deeper look at the people and processes that help impact change. Whether it’s going behind the scenes to see how windows are made at a blisteringly hot sheet glass factory in Thailand, learning how volunteers are helping children climb out of poverty at a heroic school near […]
GROCERY SHOPPING FROM A DAD’S PERSPECTIVE
Before reading this post, there’s something you need to know: I am a man, and the thoughts that follow are written from a man’s perspective. I say this to establish my credibility. As with most subjects there may be many points of view but at my house, when it comes to shopping for groceries there’s […]
“HI, THIS IS YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL CALLING…”
Okay, new rule. If you work at a school, hospital, or law enforcement agency and you ever need to call a parent, the FIRST THING out of your mouth should always be “Everything’s alright,” or something to that effect. Unless, of course, everything ISN’T alright, in which case you should skip this step. I just […]
TIME TO MOW THE LAWN (SNIPS AND SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS)
I ENJOY MOWING MY LAWN. I’m the first one on my block to get the mower out in the spring and the last one to put it away in the fall. I’m not saying I have the best looking lawn in the neighborhood—that honor belongs to Ron—but I am confident that no one relishes this chore […]
HELP! MY ANGRY TEEN IS AN 11-YEAR-OLD!
You’ve gotta love kids. Unless they’re teenagers, then it should be optional. My 11 year old son–who considers himself a teenager–is eating us out of house and home. He begins his day with food, and he ends his day with food, with a lot of food in between. The only redeeming aspect is that it’s […]
THE SPIRIT OF 76 PRETZELS
We all know that April has the best holiday of the year, but it’s not all just fun and games. If April Fools Day leaves you feeling empty, try celebrating one of the many food holidays in April too! APRIL 22 NATIONAL JELLY BEAN DAY Whether you’re on Team Jelly Belly or you prefer the […]