A Massive Pig, John Green and Health Care

I don’t want to add much commentary to this video by John Green about a massive pig at a State Fair and health insurance reform. If you’re interested, here it is: [Update 9/5/09 - ThoughtBubble made it even better. Here's the revised version with cool graphics.] Hey, even my kids enjoyed it. I’m sure John [...]

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Our Choices Determine Our Paths

I find myself getting so frustrated with cranky, gossipy, negative, dramatic, whiny adults. Particularly those who take no responsibility for their choices. Or make the choices without apparent awareness of the consequences of their actions. As we grow older, I believe we have two broad paths to walk down. One is full of virtues — [...]

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Does Your Daughter Want to Wear Eyeliner?

A good friend of mine recently confided that her middle school daughter wants to start wearing eyeliner. I’m happy for her that her daughter asked her permission (rather than sneaking it behind her back and secretly applying it on the bus ride to school). Shortly after our conversation, several other parents told me similar stories. [...]

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What an Entrance!

I know that I’m a bit late to this party, but this video made me smile so much that I felt compelled to share it with my readers.  A fun-loving, passionate couple from Minnesota (gosh, I love the midwest!) chose to dance up their wedding aisle. Actually, the entire wedding party danced up the aisle. [...]

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