Since my daughter started preschool, we watch much less TV. In addition to her actual time in school, she is more independent now and would rather do crafts and activities than watch television. However, we do watch some shows from time to time, especially when Daddy needs to get some quick chores done. Regardless, we... Continue Reading →
Dave Grohl Has Stopped Believin’
Apparently it doesn't smell like teen spirit for Dave Grohl. In defense of his friend, Nathan Followill from the band Kings of Leon, he made this statement during a recent appearance on the cable talk show Chelsea Lately: "And I just felt like, you know, as a musician, you should be able to say no,... Continue Reading →
Is An Alien Invasion The Only Thing That Can Save The US Economy?
Ah, Labor Day. It was nice to have a day off yesterday. But isn't it supposed to mean something? Per Wikipedia, it does. "Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September (September 5 in 2011) that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers." Except it's difficult to... Continue Reading →
Former Daycare Worker Charged With Possession of Child Porn
Sometimes you can have your coffee, read the news and have a relaxing start to your day. Other times, you open up the news and get a rude awakening. Today was one of those days. This morning my wife read a local news report stating that an Austin man was arrested Tuesday for possession of... Continue Reading →
UPDATE: Hot Sauce Mom Convicted of Child Abuse
Yesterday, the jury in Alaska who had been deliberating the case of Jessica Beagley convicted her on one count of misdemeanor child abuse. Now known as the "angry mom" from the Dr. Phil show, I wrote about her case last week. Beagley had given her seven year old adopted son some unusual punishments, including putting... Continue Reading →
A Billion Acts Of Green
Today is all about "A Billion Acts of Green;" and no, I don't mean all the money Mark Zuckerberg is making off of Facebook. April 22nd marks the 41st anniversary of Earth Day, the annual effort to "raise public awareness about the environment and inspire actions to clean it up." This year organizers are encouraging... Continue Reading →
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