One of my most common disclaimers when I meet new folks is that one of my parents was raised Jewish and the other was raised Catholic, hence I am "half Jewish/half Catholic - which equals twice the guilt." And while I say this partially in jest, it is grounded in a clear understanding and appreciation of the [...]
I serve as a constant embarrassment to my teenage daughter (a.k.a. Miss Sparkle). I am regularly asked in the most dramatic presentation possible, "Why can't you be like all the other parents?" This lament surfaces whenever I try and do what I view as a parent's due diligence. According to my daughter, I am the [...]
Old-timers and history buffs - I am in the former category - will remember President Kennedy's now iconic statement, "My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." I always liked this statement because I think it speaks to the duty and responsibility of [...]
On the way to work today (yes, I am still alive, but the green gills remain), I heard some interesting statistics on the radio that I feel compelled to share. According to Facebook data, one in four Facebook users (ages 18-34) have been embarrassed by a parent's status post or photo that a parent has [...]
Today is Miss Sparkle's 15th birthday. It is difficult to believe that 15 years have passed. A melancholy sets in when I reflect upon how quickly the years with your children pass. I always tell new parents - take it all in and enjoy every moment as later it will seem as if they grew [...]
I live with the knower of all things. I live with a teenager. There is no topic that the knower of all things cannot opine on. She is sure that she has something critical to contribute to all conversations. She cannot be convinced that she may have gaps in her knowledge base. It can be [...]
My daughter Cheyenne has decided to join the high school debate team. I am excited about this. And I am also a little bit afraid. I am excited because I think it will be a great growth experience for her. I am a little bit afraid because she already is quite the debater at home [...]
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