Back when I was a freshman in high school, my parents would NEVER allow me to date a senior. They felt that a senior boy would be “too mature” for me. Ha! That didn’t stop me. Eventually I got caught and I was grounded because I broke their rules. As for that dreamy 18- year- old boy, my parents called his parents and horribly embarrassed me. His parents told him to leave me be and he did. Sigh. (more…)
The Bedtime Postponment Routine
I like to think my son is pretty creative. He seems to have a good imagination, but as his mom, I’m sure I am pretty biased. However, his behavior at bedtime has convinced me that he may be some sort of creative prodigy. (more…)
New Clip from Gay Dad Project Documentary
The Gay Dad Project is a place for people to share their experiences as a result of their parents coming out.The site is producing a documentary and they’ve released their first clip! Erin Best Margolin is one of the site’s founders. In this clip, her mother shares her experience when Erin’s father came out of the closet. (more…)
College Costs are a Scam?
My oldest daughter is graduating from 8th grade in a couple weeks and moving into her high school years. I’m mentally prepared for her to go into high school, but what makes me nervous is that she is a mere four years away from college. Aside from the fact that I cannot fathom her leaving the nest in such a short time, contemplating the cost of college and the value it will provide her keeps me up at night. That is why I read with interest this morning, a piece from the WSJ’s Marketwatch by Brett Arends on the College-Industrial Complex. (more…)
Feminist Activist Pat Robertson’s Advice on Marriage
Legendary feminist rights activist Pat Robertson has some advice for women whose husbands have had affairs.
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Dads Take on Labor Pain
I’m not talking about labor as in working, I’m talking about birth pain. Two dads who thought their wives were exaggerating about the pain of childbirth decided to try to experience contractions to prove to their wives that labor wasn’t as bad as they claimed. (more…)
Marijuana for Morning Sickness?
The medical marijuana movement has changed a lot of people’s thinking about using pot for medical conditions. Did you know that there are some people that have turned to marijuana for serious morning sickness? (more…)
Colbert Takes on Elimination Communication
You know elimination communication has become a hot trend when Comedy Central takes it on. (more…)
I Have Said “No” 263 Times Today
I kept track yesterday of the number of times I said no. Because I feel like all I do is say NO NO NO all day long. The number was 263…… Below are just a few of the highlights of my day full of NO! (more…)
Teen Mom Farrah Abraham Sells Sauce
Did you know that Farrah Abraham, from season 1 of Teen Mom, has a business venture? No, I’m not talking about that movie. I can’t even mentally process the thought of that movie. (more…)
The Mommy Board Wars: Stay at Home versus Working Moms
One of the most passionate mommy wars is the battle between the moms who stay at home versus those who work outside of the home. Here is a recent war between the two. SAHM=stay at home; WOTH=work outside the home (more…)
The Fresh Beat Band: Top 5 Sins
If you are not familiar with The Fresh Beat Band, they are an absolutely insidious group that has a show on Nick Jr. Their music could drive a person to serious day-drinking. They are very popular with children, but most of the adults I know have a less-than-stellar opinion of the band’s music. I’ve summarized some of their sins here for you. (more…)
How to Be Successfully Married
In a follow up to how to get your life together in order to meet someone instead of just whining about it, let’s now turn our attention to how to be married and do so successfully. That is should you decide to go that route. These rules also work for long term committed relationships if that’s more your style.
