As I begin to take a nostalgic look back at the year 2010, one theme stands out above all others – this has truly been the year of the dentist. It all started in April when A came home with a swollen cheek. I thought it was the mumps, so I took him to the … More 2010 – Year of the Dentist
According to a recent study, the average U.S. teen sends 3,339 texts per month. It sounds like a crazy number, but after watching how my 7-year-old son has taken to it, I’m a believer. Over the past month, A has gotten into texting in a big way. It began as a way of passing the … More My Son, Text Addict
I think most people have decided that on-line comment pages have become useless. What was supposed to be one of the great advantages of on-line news content – engaging, user-created dialogue about topical issues – has become an arena for trolls, petty partisan bickering, failed attempts at humour, and appalling grammar. For example, an article … More Comments and Reviews
Today’s guest writer is my seven-year-old son A. He’s been working on a Christmas wish list for Santa, and I thought I’d post it just in case the big guy has gone all digital on us. Dear Santa, My name is A. These are some things I would like for Chrismas. 1. Go Go my … More Guest Post: A 7-Year-Old’s Christmas List
True story. Last night, a stranger came to our door. I let him in, and he stayed for about 30 minutes. He left with $1,069. That’s the short version. When B arrived home last night with the boys, the furnace was making a weird sound and the house smelled like burnt plastic. As neither of … More I’ve Been Robbed
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