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America Loves Moms…. Sometimes
Nearly every day, I thank my lucky stars that I live in this country. But sometimes, I hate our country. Twenty years ago, just before my first child was born, Congress enacted the Family Medical Leave Act. It was our countrys first (and still only) law that explicitly supports employees who need to take care of our loved ones.
People Prefer Head Lice Over Politicians?
I learned a lot about politics this year while working in the newsroom during the election period. I got a glimpse of the good and the bad, the honesty and downright dishonesty that comes from people trying to gain power.
Why Olympic Athletes Need to Pay Up
It has been a couple of weeks since the closing of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, so to help fill the void, Id like to bring up a controversial Olympic topic.
What Does Your Bumper Sticker Say About You?
Bumper stickers are like tattoos for cars – they seem like a good idea at first, but are never as cool the next day. Decorating your car with slogans and images is a lot like decorating your middle school locker. Its not a reflection of who you are as much as it is a reflection of who you wish you were.
Teaching Kids True Grit
Last week, after school got out but before my three kids scattered to camp and basketball tournaments, we kicked off summer at our new lake cabin in New England. Although none of us had ever driven a boat solo, we purchased an old 1986 13-foot Boston Whaler for the lake. The marine salesman gave us a 20-minute lesson. Then he pushed the boat away from the dock