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Olympic Junkie
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By Jen Thursday, February 25, 2010
I believe that television sucks the soul out of the viewer. My children know this all too well as I say it repeatedly. Inappropriate advertising aside, my husband and I endorse news watching, cooking programs, historical documentaries and yes, sports. And for two weeks every four years, we not only accept sports, we embrace it.We are Olympic junkies.
Teen Brain News (sort of)
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By Jen Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Groundbreaking news from scientific researchers: Teenagers tend to lack something in the judgment department because their brains are not fully developed. That's right. Until our offspring reach their mid-twenties, they lack the dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex.Apparently one needs this part of the brain to realize that turning off the ignition while driving is a bad idea.
Caution Recommended
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By Jen Saturday, January 09, 2010
Life moves fast, so fast that I'm falling behind in some crucial areas: paperwork, home care, personal hygiene. Seriously, when you forget to brush your teeth, something has gotta go. And this blogging thing...Thanksgiving was the last time I entered this realm. Miss me? Thought not. You're busy, too!My feeble attempt to seek peace and set priorities over the holidays involved staying away from the computer and turning off the cell phone. Then one evening, barely into 2010, my husband and I went to dinner with some friends. My first phone call of the new year arrived mid-course and consisted of this:
The Unfortunate Hostess
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By Jen
Holiday insanity is upon us. The retail maniacs have decorated the stores and are touting their wares through every imaginable media outlet. Time to hibernate--or panic. Right now I'm in the hibernating mode. Maybe all the hype will just disappear if I go to sleep. Wake me in March.Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, however, so I must drink some strong coffee and change my attitude quickly.
Becoming My Mother
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By Jen Friday, October 30, 2009
I knew it was going to happen but the shoes clinched it. Today I realized that I've become my mother, or at least I'm in the latter stages of the transformation.It has happened slowly with a comment here and a habit there, such as picking lint off coat jackets and needing to make soup at the hint of a sniffle. But the transition became more evident as my children hit puberty.
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