Playing God of War As A Grieving Parent
I deliberately avoided playing God of War during this time because I knew the story features the relationship between a father and a son.
Category: Parenting
Go Team Green!
What does it say about a society that normalizes finding out what is between a person’s legs before knowing anything else about them?
OT Advent Calendar Day 25: Lullay Mine Liking
The word “lullaby” is, in fact, onomatopoeia; it is the “lu lu,” “la la” and “bye bye” sounds mothers often make to calm infants. Which suggests a new meaning to Radiohead’s “There There,” but—as I so often do—I digress.
Honor thy Mother
Only after her death did I realize those remarkable traits came from a life influenced by my mother, not despite her.
Life, Legacy, and Divine Intervention
I know it’s never the “fault” of the person responsible for fixing it, so I always try to keep my cool when life gets in the way of my plans
Is Black Still Beautiful?
If Black Pride was the name of the game when I was a kid, it not any longer. Pride has given way to victimhood and resentment. I’m not sure that people think Black Is Beautiful.
Owned On Facebook By My Mother: A Tribute
Let me tell you about being owned on Facebook by my mom, and I hope when I’m done I have adequately expressed my appreciation for her
Utah Strikes A Pose on Porn Filters
Utah Gov signed a bill requiring porn filters on cell phones and tablets…For the children, of course. Read it for yourself here.
A Reverie On Failure Part 1: Walking Into a Warm Meadow with a Leather-bound Journal
Here is my journal which I kept from October 5 to December 21, edited for readability, followed by periodic commentary.
To Thine Own Soul be Authentic
My family watched the new Pixar film, Soul, and let me tell you it is the gut punch that we all need right now.
Holiday Memories and A ( Not So) Brave New World
Holiday memories force me to face my own mortality and reflect on my perspective of coming of age in a previous century.
Non-Doomsday Prepping 8: More Sundries
The various non-food items that are necessary to have on hand not only in case of emergency, but also just for day to day living
The Unsung Hero of The Election Is Shyamala Gopalan Harris
With that kind of empowerment and love at home, the Vice President-Elect was almost guaranteed a life of success and confidence.
Richard Pryor’s Father and the Transforming Truth of Fatherhood
The fear of my father is transforming, evolving, not less in fear, but growing in it, producing a fruit, of sorts.
Let Slip the Dogs of Quarantine
Pet adoptions are way, way up. It makes a lot of sense- – what better time to welcome a furry new member to the family than when you’re off work and have plenty of time for the transition?
Advice From the Other Side of a Homeschooling Journey
You love your kids and want what’s best for them, but you did not choose homeschooling for whatever reason. It’s definitely not for everyone!
Kids! What’s The Matter With Kids Today?
The evidence indicates people have been bitching about the insanity of their children dating all the way back to the mid 1800’s, and probably far beyond.
Non-Doomsday Prepping Part 3: Staples and Beyond
And remember — this is NOT doomsday. We aren’t hoarding, we’re stocking up. Be sensible, think of others, and don’t take more than you will be able to use in a reasonable time.
Non-Doomsday Prepping 2 – Shopping for Stocking Up
Some years back, I started writing a cookbook because so many younger clients on my fertility website had no idea how to shop, store, and cook affordable food. A lot of families around the...
Say No To Puritarian America
Keep government limited to the things it does well (if any) and I’ll worry about my own boobs.
