Dec 20, 2006

The Holiday Rush (of Chaos)

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Time spent in bookstore to pick up a gift: 5 minutesTime spent in parking lot trying to find one single stupid parking spot: 20 minutesRight around this time every year, my holiday cheer is … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 19, 2006

But Can She Say "Donde esta la biblioteca?"

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For years educational experts have told us that it is important to introduce a second language to our children while they are still babies and toddlers. This is the prime learning time for new … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 16, 2006

Santa: Good With Kids, Not So Good With Technology

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Christmas is fast approaching, and I'm completely unprepared. No gifts have been wrapped - in fact, no gifts have been purchased yet. The tree is up and decorated, but the stockings are still boxed. … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 13, 2006

Be A Do-Gooder This Week

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It's the time of year when people tend to think of their fellow human beings, and make efforts to help others. Oh sure, there's the fact that it's the end of the year, and a few more tax deductions … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 12, 2006

She’s Already a Skeptic

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I have tried to explain to Cordy the intricacies of celebrating Christmas, including presents, the Christmas tree, Santa, and giving gifts to others. But she's two, and her comprehension of this … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 11, 2006

Strangely Enough, It All Turns Out Well

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Henslowe: Mr. Fennyman, allow me to explain about the theatre business. The natural condition is one of insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster.Fennyman: So what do we do?Henslowe: … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 7, 2006

You Take The Good, You Take The Bad…

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...you take them both and there you have The Facts of Life.Sometimes life gives you lemons, and you make lemonade. But sometimes you run out of sugar, so you get just a tiny taste of the sweet, and … [Continue reading...]

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