Why Do News Publications Hate Parents?
In the news yesterday I caught to inflammatory headlines Processed food linked to lower kids’ IQs and Early introduction to solid foods leads to obesity. GIVE ME A BREAK. Listen, let me give you a simplified introduction to statistics: One to One relations that are purely causal, especially in medical studies, are nearly impossible. Do you know who buys a lot of processed foods? Poor people. So, how do you know that the processed foods are the only link to lower IQs. YOU... Read More
Because yelling, DON’T YELL AT ME! doesn’t always work.
I wrote before about my tendency to yell at my kids. I’ve also detailed my son’s life as a (Terrible) Two-Year Old. And then, most recently, I discussed some success in getting a break from that phase. Now that I’ve bombarded you with flashback links, let’s discuss why we’re here. Success. I tried something new and I feel like it’s safe to say that we are out of this one phase. Will we enter into a new, even more terrible phase later? Maybe.... Read More
Photo: Diptych
I’m not sure when diptych stopping meaning that two pictures actually had to have an physical connection, but it now yields some great partnerships in photography and I love browsing through those groups on flickr. I made this photo yesterday when shooting my Mother-in-Law’s windchimes and noticing my kids jumping on the trampoline in the background. My first official attempt at the diptych, I’m kinda proud of it. Read More
Vice, Vice, Baby.
(Yeah. I just did that.) I smoked for 10 years. Quitting was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But the easy part…everyone knows you have to quit smoking. There are products out to help, it kills you, it makes you stink. Most smokers know they have to quit, or it will kill them. But what about your other vices? Things that won’t necessarily kill you, but maybe aren’t that great for you? Things that you don’t ever want to give up? Do you have any... Read More
Buffalo Chicken Dip
This is my token football game dip. My family loves it because we’re a big fan of buffalo wings – making this dip FANTASTIC for us. It goes fast when I’m around, so if you’re inviting me to your party? I wouldn’t let me near this stuff. INGREDIENTS * 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened * 1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing * 1/2 cup Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo Wing Sauce * 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese * 2 cups of cooked chicken (I’ve... Read More
