Posts Tagged ‘Kids’
Secrets to a Big Family — This is the Food Edition
I had an interesting discussion yesterday with some co-workers at lunchtime. One of my co-workers had gone to dinner to celebrate his girlfriend’s birthday. They went to a steakhouse and dropped over $100 on their meal. Read that again, $100 for two people for dinner. No big deal? Maybe it’s just me then. I was…
Read MoreHow to Parent Using the Seniority Method
“Shotgun!” Back in the day (yes, I just said that), when it was time to go somewhere, you’d quickly call “shotgun” to get the front passenger seat. It was a quick form of victory. If you weren’t driving, then being the co-pilot was the next best spot in the vehicle. Though playing the seniority card…
Read MoreEating pie and treading water.
We’ve finally come to the point that it’s nearly impossible to not offend someone, simply by the fact that we exist and have our own thoughts and beliefs. As I look at the world, I get dizzy from the innate need to shake my head. I do this so frequently now that I’ve smartly decided…
Read MoreRage, Rage Against the Dying of the Table Manners
It was not uncommon for my kids to have friends over at dinner time. And traditionally, including the house I grew up in, it was commonplace to invite the same friend to stay for dinner. After all, with our crew, there was a blessed amount of food on the table at each meal. On one…
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