Just for the Fun of It

My older son will be entering high school in the fall. It seems to be the norm these days that 8th grade graduations are big affairs. The school had a formal ceremony where the kids dressed up, walked up to receive a certificate when their name was called, and wound their way back to their…

Jeffrey Gitomer, the author of "The Little Red Book of Selling" and a columnist with a down-to-earth approach on sales, had a great article on the men’s room at the Charlotte, NC airport.  In a column last fall, he reports having a completely different experience in the men’s room from previous visits–friendly service, clean surroundings,…

Son #2: "I hate the writing part of the CSAPs. (CSAPs are standardized tests that school kids are required to take every year in Colorado) Son #1: "I thought you liked writing." Son #2: "I don’t have any trouble with the plot. I just don’t know how to end it." Son #1: "That’s easy. You…

My 11-year old son wants a pet. After my husband talked about the expense and work of having a dog, he settled for a turtle. I asked him to do research on the Internet about turtle care. It’s the engineer in me demanding a plan before plunging ahead. Andy found a great online article for…