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Is Rebecca Black <em>Really</em> That Bad?
By March 24, 2011 1 Comments Read More →

Is Rebecca Black Really That Bad?

Maybe I am in a contrarian mood lately (see my Charlie Sheen post) but with all of the brouhaha surrounding Rebecca Black and her “Friday” video, I have to say, it is not that bad. OK, she is no Madonna and it is overly autotuned. But despite what the critics say, for a 15 year old, it is not that bad. And let’s face it, there are very few with the talent of Madonna and who can now sing without an autotune. You do know who I am talking about…
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Parent Of The Year Nominations Are Open
By March 19, 2011 1 Comments Read More →

Parent Of The Year Nominations Are Open

Warning: Please don’t try this at home!  One of our readers sent me this email which I found hysterical. We all have done stupid things with our kids–it’s all about learning how to raise them. But I have to wonder what some of these people may have been thinking? Although, if I am absolutely honest, that whole Heineken grocery cart thing might have been something I dreamed up to appease a cranky grocery store kid!…
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Vacationing With Your Ex
By March 17, 2011 1 Comments Read More →

Vacationing With Your Ex

Could you do it? I was reading an interesting article about vacationing with your ex as a way to keep tight with your kids. Most famously, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore have vacationed together successfully. I have done it–once, by accident. I was spearheading a fundraising cruise on the Carnival Fantasy from New Orleans and it was supposed to be “my week” with the kids.  When I called to check to make sure she knew I was planning a trip, she mentioned that it was no problem as she and…
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Grrr. Teenage Girls!
By March 8, 2011 14 Comments Read More →

Grrr. Teenage Girls!

To coin a popular teenage phrase, WTF? Can someone please try and explain what the triggers are that will turn a teenage girl from a funny, engaging, friend, into an evil creature that could not have been born–but spawned? This past weekend, was a perfectly good example. The local school district sponsored a Career Fair to get kids thinking about what type of career track they might want to pursue. We decided to check it out. We woke up on time, went out and had a yummy breakfast together. We…
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Charlie Sheen: Single Dad
By March 2, 2011 12 Comments Read More →

Charlie Sheen: Single Dad

Wow, I am conflicted this morning.  Charlie Sheen does indeed have his problems–booze, drugs, hookers, and off the wall antics and behavior. He has had his issues with his ex wives, Denise Richards with whom he had two girls; and is now separated from his current wife, Brooke Mueller–mother of their 2-year old twin boys. This may not be the most popular post I have ever written, but I have never heard any evidence that Charlie Sheen put any of his children in harm’s way. There are allegations of abuse…
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