Single Parent Travel

I am willing to go on record saying that as my kids get older, all of their activities and friends tend to take away from the “family” aspect of our family.  That is not to say that we aren’t always there for each other under all circumstances, but it just seems more difficult to be [...]

Recently, a Facebook friend asked a question that evolved into a heated debate and I wanted to ask you what you thought. Every child has a mom and a dad–that is the way it is. Some parents are more involved and others are less involved in the upbringing of their children. We have already discussed [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktJXN45mAEE Not as bad as it might seem.We were out and I was being a real pain in the neck trying to video her. And if that’s the worse thing a 16 yr old throws my way, I am ahead of the game!

Dateline: February 6, 2010, Annapolis, MD Youngest daughter:  Daddy, I’m bored, can you take me to my friend’s house today? Dad: Uhm, no! Youngest daughter: Why? Dad: WTF?

Yes, this is a self aggrandizing post, but I just need to say it! I am totally bummed that they are not with me for Christmas dinner (is McDonald’s open?) but thrilled that they were here this morning to experience the magic of Christmas. We are all non-believers at this point, but believe me the [...]