Is it the tube, or video games, or less phys ed in school, or a myriad of other differences between my generation and my grandchildren’s generation? Well, I suppose we could try to figure out why. Knowing the cause certainly helps. In the meantime, what is your child’s diet like? Lots of fresh fruit and [...]
I use to love that TV ad where the couple is in an empty room in their house, looking at paint swatches. The wife is questioning what version of white she wants. The husband is questioning how many whites there are. So, how many types of white are there in the Benjamin Moore Collection? Check [...]
I was reminded today of my days as a minor league baseball coach. There were 2 concepts we kept trying over and over again to get the kids to understand. (1) Decide who will be responsible for a situation. If the ball is hit right between two players, one needs to take the initiative to [...]
Australia is banning Edison’s best known invention, the tungsten light bulb. People are being urged to switch to new style compact fluorescent bulbs, which use about 80% less power. Some detractors complain about the colour of the newer bulbs, but I have noticed a variety of types are now available. One that I purchased is [...]
Here’s the newest twist on internet dating. To quote from the Hot Enough site, “Unlike traditional dating sites, Hotenough does not have an open door to the masses. To be one of our exclusive members, you must audition for that right.” Prospective members must submit photos and be rated a 8+ by existing members before [...]
Season finale of Battlestar Galactica tonight. Do not touch that dial, and do not disturb!
Some modern trivia for you. What states in the U.S. have adopted John Denver songs as official state songs? Rocky Mountain High has become Colorado’s second official song, and Take Me Home Country Roads became West Virginia’s.
