Archive | May, 2007

Helicopter Parents, according to the news

I just watched a segment on the news last night about “Helicopter Parents”. They were basically talking about the negativeness of being a parent that is extreme. Extreme meaning, not allowing your child to figure things out on his own, doing all the school work for your child as far as reports, essays, research, etc. [...]

Summertime outings

Summer is nearly here. The weather is giving us brief samples of the hot weather to come this summer. As a kid, I’ve always thought of summertime as being the time our family goes on vacations. As simple as going to visit relatives all over the USA, going to amusement parks, beaches, special outings with [...]

Going to See Jenna

Mom and Dad are planning to go see Mark’s family, especially their newest Grand-daughter, “JENNA”. I can’t wait to see all the pictures they take on their trip. Knowing babies, they grow so fast the first few months. Pictures are a necessity to catch each stage. I remember when Tim was born we had pictures [...]

Teenagers Mooning…is it a Prank or Serious?

Okay…what’s your opinion on this. Teenagers that moon (expose butt cheeks) each other at school. Do you think its such a serious offense that they need to be suspended for it, especially if it’s their 1st offense. Well, for your information the School Officials feel that suspension is the appropriate discipline for it. To me…kids [...]

Pamper yourself at a Spa

Have you ever wanted to treat yourself to an ultimate Spa skin revitalization experience, but not sure where to go or what to do? I’ve pondered it, but never actually drummed up enough nerve to actually spend the money to do it. I’ve run into one place that is considered the leading day spa in [...]