will cell phone addiction
have the positive side effect of reducing drug addiction? I am convinced that it will. Clearly, cell phone addiction is rampant among both adults and children. It is a serious … Continue reading
could phthalates in food cause some babies to be born trans?
Yesterday, I read this article published in the New York Times about how all powdered cheese in boxed mac and cheese contains exceedingly high levels of phthalates. It states things … Continue reading
misinformation about vaccines by John Oliver on Last Week Tonight June 25, 2017
I should probably leave this alone, but… here goes nothing. Here’s the video of the segment on the show dedicated to vaccines. The misleading statement comes at about 24:30. John … Continue reading
One of those Days
Yesterday was one. I saved my house from burning down, was excused from a parking ticket, and listened to the 12yo’s band concert. All in one day. It started out … Continue reading
my kid said that 3
Overhead my 10yo say, “I like bananas. Bananas are great. You can use them as a sword. You can use them as a gun. You can use them as other … Continue reading
is now a good time to stop playing the blame game?
Is now a good time to stop playing the blame game? Everywhere I look on the news/in social media, people are finding someone to blame. Somewhere to point fingers. I’m … Continue reading
Gifted Children
My children are gifted. Frequently and generously every winter holiday season. I don’t hate it, but I’m not thrilled about it either. The thing is, even without their parents buying … Continue reading
I am so giving thanks
I do try to embrace the spirit of gratefulness in my everyday life. So having a special holiday to celebrate giving thanks always seems like a wonderful idea every time … Continue reading
I have an entourage
Did you know that? I’m so cool. Members of my entourage are carefully selected to make me seem clever, tall, fashionable, and cool when they follow me around. They accompany … Continue reading
this is not the line for parenting advice
I work in a mid-sized retail store where I am sometimes cashier at the register. Parents come through my line – okay, mostly moms – with happy little children – … Continue reading
The Honking Goose 