Passing Go Without Crying
Everyone talks about eating dinner together as the savior of the modern American family, but frankly I learn more about my children and their view of the world from playing games with them. Here are some of the things I have learned just from playing the games “Monopoly” and “Trouble” with them: No game [...]
Back-To-School Night Blues
Now that our kids are safely ensconced in their classes, let’s all take a moment to thank the courageous Springfield teaching professionals who risk life, limb and sanity every day in order to give our children an education. These people welcome our children into their lives, open their eyes to different ways of thinking and, [...]
We Predict The Grant Money Will Just Start Pouring In
When the trials and tribulations of adult life start getting to me, one of the things that I find reassuring is the old adage that while growing older is mandatory, growing up is entirely optional. Not to denigrate scripture, but setting aside childish things is just not something we do well in my house. For [...]
You Have The Right To Remain… Hey, Is That Pizza?
I have encouraging news for those of you who think that our law enforcement professionals have completely given up on the War on Drugs. Police in Tucumcari, New Mexico recently showed the country who’s in charge by arresting a man who had lost control of his car and crashed into a snow drift. Lest you [...]
It's A Good Thing He Didn't Say 'Banana'
Anyone who has spent a lot of time with a small person below the age of, oh, five years old or so, knows that their sense of humor is just beginning to emerge. This emergence is cute and adorable, but can be alarming to someone who is not used to it. At this point in [...]
Lurching Towards Idiocy
Once your child has left the early education years behind, nothing, and I mean NOTHING will make a parent feel more like an idiot than trying to help them get ready to go back to school. I had a decent education, but my daughter is entering high school this year, and I’m already in [...]
“It’s Not PMS, It’s You”
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