Last Thursday, my middle “child” turned into an adult. It was Luke’s 18th birthday and, just like every young person who turns 18 in our culture, he informed me that he is now an adult. Well, guess again, my son. Of course, Luke said this teasingly because first of all Read more
I have never felt so old in my whole life. Considering I’m a minute older than I was a minute ago, that makes perfect sense. But figuratively speaking, I’m pretty sure I’m now looking at the crest of the hill from the other side. Our youngest is now, officially, irreversibly…a Read more
That’s what my parents used to say. Huh. And that’s what I tell my kids, too. So, I suppose I shouldn’t pick on the US Army to use video games to recruit new soldiers. Because, really, I haven’t any better ideas myself. I sure think aggressive recruiting is a whole Read more
Round Two. Red Arrows vs. Iraqis. The process for deployment of the Wisconsin Army National Guard 32nd Brigade (Red Arrow Division) begins today. The soldiers – more than 3500 of them, the biggest in the division’s history – reported early this morning to their respective armories throughout the state. Before Read more
At least the Detroit public schools, have gotten their heads out of the clouds. They’re not worried about providing cappuccino to their staff and students like the Chicago Public Schools. Rather, they’d just like the tikes to be able to exercise adequate hygiene. Throwing a little light on the subject Read more
Here we go again. Another case of Internet – specifically MySpace this time – disassociating fantasy and reality in the minds of our children. Not only children, but also adults. Click on the title and read it for yourself. A Los Angeles mom was acquitted of charges against her for Read more