It's interesting to realize that while I was just 6 at the time of Ms. Fonda's trip, I have heard about it ever since then. She was no young pup when she made the trip (she was 34) but she was married to a Frenchman at the time; this may indicate a pattern of youthful bad judgment.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Jane Fonda expresses regret
Jane Fonda is set to appear on CBS's 60 Minutes this Sunday. She apparently reveals to Lesley Stahl that she regrets her 1972 trip to Hanoi during the Vietnam War.
It's interesting to realize that while I was just 6 at the time of Ms. Fonda's trip, I have heard about it ever since then. She was no young pup when she made the trip (she was 34) but she was married to a Frenchman at the time; this may indicate a pattern of youthful bad judgment.
It's interesting to realize that while I was just 6 at the time of Ms. Fonda's trip, I have heard about it ever since then. She was no young pup when she made the trip (she was 34) but she was married to a Frenchman at the time; this may indicate a pattern of youthful bad judgment.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Multitasking moms
Reuters had an interesting story which, among other things, compared the development of children of moms who work outside the home with the development of the children of stay at home moms.
The article was interesting but to me it was most interesting for some the later comments about the things that really seemed to make a difference—having a variety of books and toys available, interaction with the children, etc. Let's try to encourage the positive things that make a difference rather than be critical of the choices that some moms make.
The article was interesting but to me it was most interesting for some the later comments about the things that really seemed to make a difference—having a variety of books and toys available, interaction with the children, etc. Let's try to encourage the positive things that make a difference rather than be critical of the choices that some moms make.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
"Just because"
My sister was taking my dad, 82, to the urologist today because of a complaint of urinary frequency. My other sister asked him if this was a new problem. My older sister interjected "Yes...every 10 minutes...not that he has had to go during the two hours that we've been out."
My dad replied, "Just because I didn't ask to go to the bathroom, doesn't mean that I haven't gone."
My dad replied, "Just because I didn't ask to go to the bathroom, doesn't mean that I haven't gone."
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Jada Pinkett Smith (you insensitive heteronorm)
Did you see this article about Jada Pinkett Smith's visit to Harvard's Cultural Rhythms show?
While Ms. Smith gave an inspiring and touching speech, it was viewed by some at Harvard as "extremely heteronormative" and led them to think that "she (was) not that thoughtful".
While Ms. Smith gave an inspiring and touching speech, it was viewed by some at Harvard as "extremely heteronormative" and led them to think that "she (was) not that thoughtful".
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Ouch
A pretty scathing editorial about principals and superintindents showed up in this past Monday's USA Today. Citing a report out of Columbia University's Teacher's College, the editorial raised some serious questions about the advanced degrees that are out there in education. I hope it is overstating the point.
Friday, March 11, 2005
Germany beefs up anti-Nazi laws
I don't want to make it sound like I'm for Nazis but...I don't think we Americans have any idea what a premium we place on freedom of speech in this country. I hope that we never see restrictions on speech in this country even like these anti-Nazi laws.
In America we really would rather let these people make idiots out of themselves in front of everybody, rather than suppress this sort of behavior. Light has a cleansing effect.
In America we really would rather let these people make idiots out of themselves in front of everybody, rather than suppress this sort of behavior. Light has a cleansing effect.
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Pop vs. Soda
You have got to visit the Pop vs. Soda Page. What a lot of time and energy spent on an ultimately trivial topic. I love it. Who takes this kind of time to produce an interactive map like this...these people do. It is great.
A Great Hocking Hills Cabin Rental
Do not forget to check out the photos on the Dalton's website.
They really do offer a superior quality rental cabin in the Hocking Hills at a great price. I think you will really be impressed by what they have to offer. The photos are nice, but they can't do the place justice.
They really do offer a superior quality rental cabin in the Hocking Hills at a great price. I think you will really be impressed by what they have to offer. The photos are nice, but they can't do the place justice.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
The boy can read!
Asher was sitting down for lunch today when he turned to his mom and said,
"I know another word for peanut butter, JIF, J-I-F!"
I guess the new video has been working.
Monday, March 07, 2005
Minivan tryout, part two
Joey had her second chance to ride in a minivan this evening. While Mom & Asher were once again "in love", Joey was in tears most of the way...so was dad. Not really.
I thought the Toyota Sienna had a much nicer ride that the Honda Odyssey. Only time will tell which one it'll be (and when)?!?!
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Echinacea reviewed
A new review of several studies that have previously looked at the use of Echinacea in the treatment of the common cold appear to show the herbal has no proven effectiveness.
Apparently, the studies that had previously been encouraging about Echinacea were not well designed and the two studies that were well designed showed no effect. It's astonishing to see how much money ($300K) Americans spend on this preparation every year.
Apparently, the studies that had previously been encouraging about Echinacea were not well designed and the two studies that were well designed showed no effect. It's astonishing to see how much money ($300K) Americans spend on this preparation every year.
Harsh rhetoric
In a recent speech on the floor of the Senate, Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) managed to make a proposed Senate rule change from the Republicans sound a like a Nazi power grab.
The saddest part of this story for me is that I agree with Senator Byrd that the filibuster is still a useful tool in our government and should not be restricted by special circumstances i.e. judicial appointments. Nonetheless, he really pushed the argument over the edge and down the hill and into the river and...
The saddest part of this story for me is that I agree with Senator Byrd that the filibuster is still a useful tool in our government and should not be restricted by special circumstances i.e. judicial appointments. Nonetheless, he really pushed the argument over the edge and down the hill and into the river and...
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
The science behind the ruling
It was interesting to read the story about the Supreme Court's ruling on the teenage death penalty and how Justice Kennedy argued much of his opinion based on scientific research in adolescent brain development.
Although I'm sure, as Justice Scalia argued, that science could present arguments for or against the death penalty for teenagers, I am glad to see some discussion of the unique characteristics of the teenage brain and psyche entering into the legal arena.
Although I'm sure, as Justice Scalia argued, that science could present arguments for or against the death penalty for teenagers, I am glad to see some discussion of the unique characteristics of the teenage brain and psyche entering into the legal arena.
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