Over the Thanksgiving meal, I offered my trusted copy of Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care book to my brother-in-law for his baby-to-be. Age applicability for my kids’ care has expired, so I thought I would pass this gem that I relied on so much, along. He wasn’t interested. Dr Spock is still sitting on [...]
Entries from November 2006
Spock Spurned
November 24th, 2006 · No Comments
Tags: Family
Princess Bride Code
November 21st, 2006 · No Comments
You have heard of comfort foods. It is the same with the movie, The Princess Bride. Watching it together as a family is a tradition that binds us, reminds us of our collective history and thus, provides security within that framework. Yes, its absurdity and silliness rocks us and soothes us. There are no surprises, [...]
Tags: Family
OJ Sours
November 19th, 2006 · No Comments
A few weeks ago, OJ had dinner at a restaurant in my community. What he had to eat for dinner made the local newspaper. I have yet to find someone who cares what he ate. I have asked as I am the curious type. Now that OJ is in the national papers, again, I have [...]
Tags: Life Observations
How to Conserve On Your Water Bill
November 17th, 2006 · No Comments
My son told me he was single-handedly saving the family a fortune in water bills. His method? Not doing laundry. What a load of ….dirty laundry. My bad for not going into his room for a week and seeing the sledding hill-sized pile of laundry on the corner. I should have been tipped off when [...]
