Area 51

We would be rather egocentric to believe that we are the only life forms in the world. And if you read the newspaper or watch the evening news, it's probably safe to say; we are the dumbest life forms in the world. We have a wealth of knowledge at our hands and are forever using it in the wrong ways. There was a National Geographic Magazine dated 1969 that detailed the horrors of Global Warming and what would happen in the next 20 years if proper precautions weren't taken. Guess what, little precautions, major Global Warming! I figure, it's just a matter of time before those aliens decide we have contaminated and ruined our planet before they sweep in like locust, place us in cages and a real life "Planet of the Apes" ensues. Well, looking at the bright side of things; at least they'll feed us and we won't have to worry about Social Security anymore. Those bright lights aren't your imagination alien seekers. Keep searching because Area 51 is no myth.

Life is full of choices

Life is all about choices, but as a parent, I don't know how I would take this. I am a rather open-minded person, but I don't want my little kids to show up in cross-gender clothing. Kids are going to make their own choices as they get older. I just hope that I have done my job in preparing them for the rough outside world from Daddy. If they do happen to make a wrong choice, then I'll just keep them chained in the attic next to the three little dead squirrels I found up there a few months ago. After a little hard love, they'll realize what the right choices in life are.

Why Can't We Make You Happy?

You are not going to make them happy no matter how much you try. Whether it be your husband or wife, when you try to make concessions due to money, someone is going to be disappointed. The only time you won't get in trouble when making concessions is when you go get a diet drink and hotdog at the concession stand. Stick to what they like and don't stray from the norm. But if you do decide to venture into the unknown and things go awry; I believe Bobby McFerrin said it best, "Don't Worry Be Happy!"

The Line-Up

Directions aren't put on a paper for the fun of it. They are there for us to read and follow the pattern to put something together. It is very specific and to the point. It tries to leave little guess work and allows the user a relatively simple procedure. With that being said, my first year teaching I gave a final exam of 150 questions and the directions at the top of the page said put your name on the Scantron and turn it in. Most, disregarding the instructions as usual, took the entire test while I sat there and laughed. Moral of the story:Don't get caught standing in a police line-up!

Weather the Storm

No cute words of wisdom here. Men be nice and kind, sweet and loving, helpful and apologetic, and whatever else she wants you to do! Yes, even if you don't want to! Or this could possibly happen to you.

stuck like that

We have all done things in our lives that we look back on and think, "Man was that stupid." Now that I'm a parent, I see my two little girls doing the same hair-brained things that I used to do. I'm laughing on the inside, but my stern, mad as hell exterior tells a different story. Most times all I can say is, "When did that ever seem like a good idea?" I love my kids, but I love the fact that I survived all those dumb things, in order to laugh and enjoy watching my kids suffer through the same trials and errors. Love your kids, show them you care, discipline when necessary, and the rewards will come back to you exponentionally.