Archive for November 2007
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This Week I am “Bob the Builder”
Moving day is fast approaching. Since our new place required some serious remodeling (at least for me) that means this week I’m spending more time with a hammer and saw than I am with a mouse and monitor. It’s a fun switch and I enjoy the satisfaction of looking at something and knowing I built […]
Make My Toys Unleaded Please
Christmas is fast approaching and lots of friends and family want to give cool gifts to the baby. As a freelance writer, I’ve done more than one story on the lead paint issue with imported toys and seen almost daily recalls from the CPSC for one toy or another being recalled for containing excessive lead […]
I Hate Weddings. But…
Yesterday my little brother got married in formal splendor to a great gal. As a rule, I hate weddings. In fact, I’m not a big fan of any type of ceremonial event. My first and second marriages were both officiated in a courthouse by a judge - and I don’t have any regrets, well except […]
Getting Noticed
After being online for about a month now, the blog is starting to get noticed… YEAH! Thanks to all of you who have been checking in and checking it out. Google is picking it up and some of the many directories have added a listing for me. There are about a zillion blog directories, so […]
Sesame Street - Not For Kids?
I saw a report on the news about the early seasons of Sesame Street coming out on DVD. According to the report, the videos contain a warning that they are intended for adults and not suitable for children. What? The news report went on to detail the possible bad influences on children like; Oscar the […]
I Bark, He Laughs
At 3 months old Anthony is starting to do new and interesting things every day. One of his newest and most exciting talents is laughing. It’s a goofy little laugh, so adorable you can’t help but laugh with him. It used to be that Mommy could make him smile very easily, but it took a […]
On the Move
As if there isn’t enough going on, we’ll be moving in the next week or so. I don’t mind the change of space or getting used to a new place - actually, that part is pretty neat. But the chaos of the whole ordeal isn’t my most favorite thing. It sounds pretty simple; take everything […]
