This past weekend, I was fortunate enough to spend some time with my mother and sister. Thankfully, they were able to look beyond my petulant demeanor as they have come to expect nothing less of me during this time of the year. Uncle Sam Wants You You see it is tax season for me. The time of the year that I least enjoy. The ... [Continue Reading]
Children and Cooking: The Real Recipe for Good Health
Two amazing things happened in the fall of 1979. Before, I explain what occurred, I need you to stop saying how old I am. Yes, I get it already, I’m old. Okay, now can we get back to my story, please? Back in the Day In the fall of 1979, I started high school. If you are able to remember your time as a freshman in high school, you are ... [Continue Reading]
Children and Cooking: The Gift of Real Independence
In the last post, I discussed cooking as an expression of love. In this post I am going to share with you why teaching your children to cook is a gift. In fact, after today’s post you will realize that teaching your children how to cook is the gift that keeps on giving. A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far Far Away Although it occurred ... [Continue Reading]
The Real Connection Between You, Your Child and Good Health
Today was a day like most any other day, as it included what I affectionately call the "nice-ninety". The "nice-ninety" are the best 90 minutes of each and every day of the work week. No, I don’t sneak off somewhere for an extended lunch hour. No, I don't leave the office to take a nap. No, it doesn’t include some X-rated activity. The ... [Continue Reading]
What Your Child Needs to Know About Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act
Something of great historical significance is occurring right now. No, I’m not referring to my Miami Heat’s consecutive game winning streak which sadly ended at 27 games last night. Please say no more about last night’s game, I’m still having a difficult time knowing that the “Streak” is finally over. If you listen closely, you can probably hear ... [Continue Reading]
Children and Cooking: A Real Expression of Love
Have you ever heard the idiom “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”? It’s sort of an old school proverb. I have a feeling that your answer as to whether or not you are familiar with this expression may depend on your age. I’m not sure how often the expression is used today but I heard it a lot when I was a child. Regardless of ... [Continue Reading]
Parental Alert: America’s Babies Are No Longer Happy and Healthy!
Whether you are a parent or you know someone who is a parent, you no doubt can appreciate the universal desire of practically all expecting parents. The desire, the plea, the prayer to have a happy and healthy baby with ten fingers and ten toes. During those moments while mom is in labor, even parents who claim no religious affiliation find ... [Continue Reading]
5 Important Life Lessons My Dad Taught Me
Here’s the thing: I am NOT an adult, I am NOT an educator and I am NOT a parenting expert. Most importantly, I am NOT a parent. Thank God too! Or else, my child might just die of thirst and illness as my dad so rightly pointed out here. Although, between you and me I’m pretty sure I could do a great job taking care of another living thing. I mean I ... [Continue Reading]
What The Oscars Can Teach You About the Pursuit of Happiness
What do you call an event where the world watches and celebrates people who are not college graduates and in numerous cases those who are being celebrated are not even high school graduates? What do you call an event that celebrates those who deliberately rejected the status quo teaching that everyone must follow the same life path – graduate from ... [Continue Reading]
The Key to Better Relationships Is To Recognize That You Don’t Have All the Time in the World
I am a huge James Bond fan. When I say huge, I mean gargantuan. I'm the guy who saw the latest Bond Film, Skyfall, four consecutive days, beginning with opening night of the U.S. premiere. I'm the guy who doesn't wait for the cable networks to run a Bond marathon, I run my own 007 marathons. I'm also the guy who purchased all the movies when ... [Continue Reading]
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