Archive for July, 2009
Calling Texas Families
Is anyone interested in a 5 night cruise from Galveston, TX on December 26th, 2009? We have another single parent with a 14 year old son who is looking for someone to get together with on a cruise. Are you interested? Send me an email and I can put you two together and make the arrangements for the cruise!…
An Update From Brenda
The past few months has been a whirlwind of travel – my first trip to the Brazilian Amazon and an area called Recife, in the far northeast of Brazil, plus an inspection trip to Peru (my third trip to Machu Picchu and my first to the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca, where I visited the floating islands, an incredible adventure/cultural experience. In between I squeezed in some vacation time hiking the magnificent Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Park in Southern California. Let’s dip into the culture and history behind these adventure destinations………
I Forgot About Bowling
Man, what a great time! Bowling just tends to slip my mind, but what a lot of fun. The other weekend, my youngest and I went threw a bunch of games, had some great french fries and I even bowled a 300. Well, in three game, but hey… It was a great time to connect one on one and it did not break the bank. If you haven’t been in a while–head on out!…
How Much Time To Spend With Kids
Too Much Or Too Little? I am conflicted. Sometimes I feel like they want me at arm’s length, and other times I feel guilty for not being at their side as we get through summer. After all, the kids are either running from friend to friend like a maniac, or terminally bored at home while I try to work and make a buck or two. Sometimes I feel guilty for not spending enough time with my kids. Don’t get me wrong, I do spend a good amount of time, and…
A Cautionary Tale
US Airways Almost Strands 11 Year Old In San Francisco A good friend of mine, Chris Elliott, has posted a parent’s worst nightmare. Chris is a travel columnist and was contacted when US Airways apparently stranded an 11 year old boy in San Francisco. Ultimately it has a happy ending, but it is a cautionary tale to never, never trust a company with your most precious asset! They may offer great deals and convenient connections, but are they going to take care of your baby? There are companies that…
Better Than Beer
Evian Commercial; Better Than Bud I love the beer commercials during football season, but this one is great!…
NeoPet Warning
NeoPets Are Evil My youngest is a fanatic. Hours long phone calls to friends exchanging all sorts of neo-news. But this is scary. Apparently, identity thieves are targeting NeoPets.com. The gist of it is they lure the kids to click on a link with the promise of a “magic paintbrush” that will change the colors of their NeoPets. Once clicked, a virus is installed and begins to mine the personal information on the computer. All parenting tips say to use a communal computer in a central area (good advice)…
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