I was reading my local newspaper this morning – I know, how quaint – and ran across New York Times jounalist David Brooks’ column about the “boy crisis.” Here is the link so you can read what he wrote: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Schools-must-make-cultural-adjustments-for-boys-3697105.php O.K. – so here’s my take. First of all, if you are a […]
Tag: Parenting Advice
The Bully Boys
0 commentsUnless you’ve been camping in a cave, you’ve probably seen the YouTube video this week of an elderly bus monitor – Karen Klein – enduring verbal abuse and bullying from some horrid middle school aged boys from Athena Middle School in Greece, New York. Those mean boys threatened Ms. Klein […]
My Grandparents' Drug Problem
0 commentsI was going through some things that my grandmother – Medora III – had sent me. She is a prolific newspaper clipper and I have a sizeable file of articles, columns, etc. that she has sent me through the years. The one I want to share with you is one […]
Is This Good News??
0 commentsLast week, there was an article published about a survey that discovered that teens are drinking alcohol less. (http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20111215/NEWS01/112150335/Survey-finds-more-teens-using-pot-fewer-drink-alcohol) Why? Well, it seems that all of the PSAs about the dangers of drinking and driving and the nightly news that heralds the consequences of drinking and driving have been effective […]
Are You a Neurosurgeon?
0 commentsSo, I’m minding my own business eating a very yummy salad at Chik-Fil-A one afternoon in the midst of Christmas shopping, enjoying the day and pleased with the purchases I’d made as I knew they were things that would be enjoyed and appreciated. I was in a good mood. Sitting […]
Hate is NEVER Funny
0 commentsI caught an interview that was part of a media promotion for a new sitcom. The title horrified me and made my hair explode: I Hate My Teenage Daugher. Before I even have the opportunity to view an episode (it’ll premier November 30th on Fox) I really don’t want it […]
The Truth About "Reality"
0 commentsI’ve written in several of my “Wildcard Wednesdays” about things that make my hair explode. You probably realize by now that my hair doesn’t actually explode – but certain topics do get me riled up. And, some reality T.V. shows do just that. “Why?” you may ask, do I let […]
Got a contagious 'tude?
0 commentsHowdy! I had a great time this past weekend in the College Station, Texas area. Everywhere I went I was hailed with the Texas A & M Aggie greeting, “howdy!” So something must have rubbed off (this is horrifying my handsome half who bleeds University of Texas burnt orange!). The attitude of those who enthusiastically […]
Bedtime Advice
0 commentsO.K. – I almost screamed this morning as I was watching a news report about children sleeping in their parent’s bed. The report showed a couple who had hired a sleep expert to help the parents with getting their children (both over the toddler stage!) to sleep in their own […]
Hello World!
0 commentsWelcome! Today is the birth of my blog and I specifically chose to launch on this day as it is also my daughter’s birthday. Choosing her birthday to launch is very appropriate as she is the 6th generation of Medoras in my family. Yes, we really have passed down our unique […]