Quotes & Sayings

Changes for my son and for us, as adults, can be so hard at times. We have, in most cases, created so many self-defending bad habits that it can seem impossible for change to happen. For me, I am in the middle of trying to lose weight after a few health setbacks over the last few years; and it’s a struggle everyday breaking all …

I am a huge hot-chocolate fan, and who doesn’t love a Reese’s peanut butter cup? So, if you like those two things, you’re going to love this. PREP time: 2 minutes COOK time: 5 minutes READY IN: 7 minutes, Serves 6 Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar (a little more if you like it quite sweet) 1/2 cup boiling water 5-1/4 cups milk 1  teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder …

My son, who has his father’s awesome booty-shaking moves, is now dancing to all any song he hears, no matter where he is… We went to the park yesterday. I was pushing him on the swings, and we were finally just about ready to head home… Of course, he wanted to go down the slide before we went home. He …

I was watching Louisville vs Wichita State, wanting the Shockers to beat Louisville–not because I dislike Louisville or like Witchita State. I just love the underdog story. I mean… who doesn’t love a good David-against-Goliath story? I’m not sure if you’re a college basketball fan or not, but the game was a lot of fun to watch, even though I wish the outcome was different. …

Here’s an easy and yummy dinner dish idea. It’s called DORITOS® casserole. Prep time plus cook time: 40 minutes. Serves  6 people easily Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, 1 family-size can of Cream of Chicken soup, 2 medium-size containers of sour cream, 4 cups of sheared cheese 1-1/2 bag of Nacho Cheese DORITOS® (at least, I prefer the Nacho Cheese flavor) lasagna pan. Directions: Cut chicken …

My son is starting to get more vocal when it comes to what he wants to eat. The problem, of course, is to get him to eat more then just what he likes. I believe he would eat chicken nuggets for every meal in a day (plus snacks) if we would allow it. Therein lies the problem. How do we …

Well, this week, I learned… When I put together an oak full-size/twin bunkbed, I should find some other place for my son to be. I love my son, but it was a chore to put the bed together, while he ran (and climbed) around. He had a knack of taking off with the bolts just when I needed them. And, …

I am here in my office, trying to come up with a topic to write about today and I hear, “D..a..d..a, D..a..d..a, D..A..d..a, D..A..D..a, D…A…D…A…” I walk out of my office to find my son sitting at the bottom of the stairs, looking up at me, with a huge smile. I am left with no choice–he is so darn cute–but …

Well here we are another week…and this is what I’ve learned. Well, I’ve learned a few things. My son has discovered a new love: Walking with Dinosaurs. On a good note, this show has 6 episodes, 29 minutes long–on a 3-hour loop (if I am lucky that is). I am learning the dinosaurs names: Diplodocus (long neck plant eater), Allosaurus ( …

I want to take some time today to ask where some people get lost in what is important about education and sports. Plato said, “A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.” I am sure you all have heard about Rutgers and their head basketball coach. If you hadn’t, Rutgers fired basketball coach Mike Rice on Wednesday after …