Puppy Wars
The war between my new puppy, Lily, and my wife kicked into high gear this week. Now, those of you who are unfamiliar with the ongoing conflict, let me set the stage. Lily is a 70 pound puppy from the animal shelter. She’s some sort of Shepherd mix. My lovely wife thinks she is Shepherd […]
James Rollins’ Deep Fathom
After taking a look through my library, I have decided it is time to review some more “cinematic” popular action books, which has led me to James Rollins’ Deep Fathom. Deep Fathom follows a handful of characters as they race to stop the end of the world. Jack Kirkland, ex-Navy SEAL returns from a salvage […]
Reducing Tarnish
I love using my good sliver flatware for special occasions but simply detest cleaning it. Do you know any way to keep the tarnish to a minimum? Experts suggest adding a piece of chalk to your silver storage area. Chalk helps absorb moisture which causes silver to tarnish. Storing pieces in an air tight bag […]
Girl Scout Cookie Time!
It is one of my favorite times of the year… Girl Scout Cookie Time! When my daughter was younger we would spend hours on the phone selling box after box of thin mints and such. I even did a stint as the neighborhood cookie chairman. Meaning, the cookies lined my basement from floor to ceiling […]
Grades!
Now that the first semester grades have arrived home, are they what you expected from your child? If not, it is time to find some answers. What you can not do, is sit back and wait for things to improve. Although this article was published at an earlier date, I believe it to be timely. […]
George R. R. Martin’s: A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel (Volume 1)
George R. R. Martin’s: A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel (Volume 1) This week, I am going to be stepping outside of my niche and review a book that I received as a gift for the holidays, A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel (Volume 1). I have reviewed a few entries of George […]
Taking The Plunge
I know that every year people take the plunge into icy waters on New Year’s Day but I was just wondering what the motivation is to do something so risky. Do you have any information or insight on the issue? Actually, the polar bear plunge is a long standing New Year’s tradition in Canada that […]
Grandaddy of all Stomach Viruses
During the cold and flu season, my mind always travels back to sniffles of the past. It would never fail that my children would bring home the latest and greatest in viruses and then proceed to pass the gift of illness to the entire family. One occasion in particular sticks out in my mind. We […]
Big Topics for 2013
2013 will be a very important year for early childhood. What will be the big topics on child health and development in the coming year? In Parents Magazine, Richard Rende, PhD, an associate professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown Medical School and Butler Hospital, and Kara Corridan selected 6 topics they predict will […]
New Year Tips
The year 2013 is quickly rolling in. Now is the time to reflect, with your child, on the accomplishments of the past year, and make resolutions for actions in the new year. Children can participate in this long standing tradition, with your help. The following New Year tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics […]
Max Brooks’: World War Z
Max Brooks’: World War Z With the movie adaptation well on its way, it seems only fitting that I review a book suggested to me by a good friend: Max Brooks’ World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War. First, I have to distinguish this book from the upcoming film. World War Z, […]
Pet Safety
My family and I got a new addition to the family in early December when we adopted a young dog from our local shelter. She lives inside our home so there is no worry during cold times about where she will sleep, however I am concerned about her slipping on ice on our porch when […]
Love the Holidays
I love the holidays but I must admit that New Year’s Eve is not my favorite day of the year. My husband and I have always enjoyed the gathering of friends and regularly got together with “the gang”. Though we loved to socialize and an opportunity to laugh and eat good food, we never voluntarily […]
Royalty and Gold Celebration
“Snap, crackle and pop,” one can almost hear the fireworks announcing the New Year of 2013 . There is a lot of chatter about how to celebrate this special time. Go to a big party or have a quiet evening at home with a few friends to “ring” in the New Year? Lots of times […]
Late Christmas Gift
My daughter came down with the flu during the last week of school and she missed her class Christmas party. I meant to take gift bags to the school for her classmates and teachers but just did not get it done. I would like to do something for her little friends and teacher but don’t […]
John Grisham’s: Skipping Christmas
John Grisham’s: Skipping Christmas I love Christmastime like I love a good book. I look forward to it all year and enjoy sharing the things that I like with my family and friends. Stockings are big in my family and it is always interesting to see what one holds. Usually, a quirky read can be […]
