Freedom of Choice

Are you making the most of the freedom of choice that is available to you? Turns out, how you choose has some special rewards.

Interview with Jesus

My partner, Jocelyn, once again worked a minor miracle by scoring me yet another interview with Jesus. Me: Hi, Jesus. I really appreciate you taking the time to talk, especially since this is your busy season. Jesus: Busy season? I’m not Santa! It’s just my birthday. Actually, it’s a slow time for me. Me: Really?…

Starting the Week Off Right

Monday can set the tone for the whole week. So when the preschool worker this morning had a little tone in her voice as we dropped off Sierra, it got me thinking. Monday’s often follow tiring weekends where we either try to pack in as much fun as possible, or we play catch-up on all…

Happy Day After Doomsday!

Frankly, I waited to write this blog until just now because…well, you know, just in case Harold Camping was right. I don’t usually subscribe to the viewpoints of lunatics with a preoccupation towards end-of-day prophesies, but even a broken clock is right twice a day. So it stands to reason if someone predicts the end…

Happy Mother’s Day! A Brief History (Some of it true)

Reposted from Mother’s Day, 2010. On May 12, 1907, Anna Jarvis of West Virginia held a memorial service on the second anniversary of her mother’s death. And then Anna set out to make “Mother’s Day” a regular, recognized holiday. She succeeded in making the second Sunday in May a national holiday in 1914 when President…

Happy Easter! An Interview with Jesus…

Normally, I write holiday pieces with a subtitle declaring “A Brief History (Some of It True).” But this is Easter, a religious holiday, one held sacred by Christians around the world. In addition to offending Christians, I run the risk of upsetting the jelly bean and Cadbury Creme Egg lobbies. Even if I were willing…

You Gotta Learn Eventually…(aka, Happy Birthday, Dad)

I’m curious like a cat. That’s why my friends call me Whiskers (Sorry, I’m channeling Will Ferrel when he was channeling Harry Caray). Anyway, it’s true that I’m a curious sort. Even in silly matters, I want answers. Let me give you some silly examples of things that I want to know. Did you know…?…