Happy Father’s Day to you. Happy father’s day to me! I know you are expecting me to rail against the celebration of another commercialized pseudo American holiday like Father’s Day. Yet, like the rest of America, I too celebrate father’s day. Actually, today, I celebrate my 6,559 father’s day. Yes, I have celebrated 6,559 father's days. ... [Continue Reading]
Oklahoma Tornado 2013: Life is Fleeting – Tomorrow is Not Promised
On Monday, May 20th a terrible tragedy occurred in this country. Unless you have been living under a rock, you no doubt have heard all about the massive tornado that clobbered the city of Moore, Oklahoma. The tragedy did not end with 24 people dying, hundreds of people being injured or the physical devastation to the city of Moore and the ... [Continue Reading]
Ten Things My Mom Taught Me That Every Child Should Know
In our last post, I mentioned that I was going to list some of the many things that my mom taught me and that I learned from my maternal grandmother. Directives that I mentioned I want my son not only to live out but to share through words or deeds with any and all that he meets. So without further ado, here is the list of ten things my mom ... [Continue Reading]
Be Home When The Street Lights Come On: Nothing Like Old School Parenting
Have you ever wondered how you could raise your children to do and believe in something only to find them doing and espousing something different? Have you ever told your child what you expected of them only to hear them rationalizing their behavior based on what their friends or what other parents allow their children to do? Has your child ... [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]
The Secret Connection Between Earthquakes and Personal Relationships
How many times have you heard about an earthquake and thought something like “how terrible it must be to have to go through something like that” or “another earthquake, really those unlucky people can’t seem to catch a break” or “that is why I will never live there”. It’s true most often when we hear the word earthquake the first thing that comes ... [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]
Mile High Club NOT…Sex Education in the Airport
While Naeem and I were walking through the Toronto Pearson International Airport, I noticed a sign that described everything one ever needs to know about parenting. In fact, while there is currently no universally accepted parenting guide (never fear and stay tuned because I have one in the works), the four words from this sign in the airport ... [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]
Four Things To Do To Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s February 1st or day 32 of the New Year. More importantly, it is the beginning of the second month of your New Year’s Resolution. How are you doing? Have you improved your health habits? Have you started a mental health program? Have you started a physical exercise routine? Have you stopped living to eat and started eating to ... [Continue Reading]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Next Page »