Rex, our contributor passed this along with a remark, “This one appears on the surface to be really, let’s say, dumb. But it turns out to be one of the very best in so many ways.” I agree. What do you think? “OK, kids, follow me. Watch out for that obstacle, there. It’s just a [...]
When I drove up to the house, my children practically laid down in front of the car, blocking the entrance to the driveway. (I think they decided they have had enough, and didn’t want me around anymore.) Then I discovered they had covered the driveway with artwork using their “blackboard chalk on steroids,” chalk sometimes [...]
When I was a small child, my parents discouraged me from entering their bedroom, unless it was absolutely necessary. I sensed necessary meant that, at a minimum, a nuclear strike had to be imminent. I was almost sure their attitude stemmed from fear that I might catch them watching cartoons. Of course, as I got [...]
The following conversation took place between my three-year-old and me: ME: “I was too.” THREE-YEAR-OLD: “No you weren’t.” ME: “I was too a child! Grandma is my Mommy.” THREE-YEAR-OLD: “No she’s not.” ME: “Yes, she IS.” THREE-YEAR-OLD: “No, she’s not.” ME: “And someday you will have children, and I will be their grandpa.” THREE-YEAR-OLD: “Noooo!” [...]
Today your children will learn mathematics, decision making, direction following, task distribution, and gratification delay. For 10 points, which activity will they be participating in? A. First day in the Corporate World B. First day in the Armed Services C. First day at the University D. Baking If you chose A, B, or C, you [...]
They are reproducing faster than rabbits. There are more than 500 million in the world, now. They began gradually, with one usually “tied-up” in the kitchen. Soon they were attached all over the house: master bedroom, living room, kitchen, and even bathrooms! Then they broke loose and became portable, roaming the house freely. Now they [...]
If you think your wedding album’s sole purpose is to be opened only on your anniversary, after consuming a few drinks, to have a good laugh over how efficient the aging process is, then think again. Because, buried in the pages of those two-dimensional 8 x 10 inch glossies is a three-dimensional, real life textbook, [...]
When was the last time you and your kids rolled around on the floor together laughing yourselves silly? If you’re like me, it may have been a while! Sometimes I get caught up in household chores, give errands a priority or answer the phone when I know I should let it ring, instead of making [...]
When prehistoric man hurled rocks and heaved boulders at dinosaurs in an attempt to acquire a meal, the projectiles bounced off the animal’s armor-like torsos, having no effect. Man found, however, when he rolled the orbs at the beast, they often knocked the dinosaurs off their feet—and out. So with that the sport of bowling [...]
If the adage, “A place for everything and everything in its place” is such a time-honored proverb, why do so many people have closets, garages, attics, basements, and spare bedrooms full of things essentially not in their places? Is it because we were given only one place to put our things, so that when we [...]