Archive for the ‘Family’ Category
Saturday, September 23rd, 2006
Long-time readers will know that we have a somewhat storied history with kitties.
The handyman was out today to do a couple of repairs, so he was in and out of the house.
On one trip, he closed the door then re-opened it and chucked a cat in.
One problem: It wasn't ...
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Friday, September 22nd, 2006
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Sunday, September 10th, 2006
Breast-enhancing padded bras for girls as young as six are being sold in Victorian shops.
This hasn't hit the US yet, but wouldn't bet against it.
There are people who will argue, quite vehemently, that we're not sexualizing our children.
Yeah, right.
(H/T: McGehee).
Posted in Family, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, September 6th, 2006
This fall marks our first foray into the public school system. So far, it has been, um, interesting.
The kicker has been one piece of paperwork the school sent home, requesting blanket permission for the kids to go to all field trips for the year.
Excuse me? I don't think ...
Posted in Econ, Edjimicayshun, Essay, Family, Montana | 15 Comments »
Monday, September 4th, 2006
. . .you get the horns.
The Spousal Unit™ told me this as she came to bed last night, and I wasn't overly surprise. We all owe one death to the world, and it's always collected.
Irwin was definitely an interesting character, but I have little respect for the man. ...
Posted in Family, Misc | 14 Comments »
Friday, September 1st, 2006
This is what it's all about, huh?
Yup, life is good, though they'll both tear out my heart and stomp on it someday soon.
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Friday, August 25th, 2006
... of keeping children from Conservative/Libertarian families out of the insidious grip of the Leftist education establishment:
According to an article in Monday's (August 21) Deseret News, "Home schooling became less of an undertaking ... for families ... in Utah two years ago after they enrolled in the (state-financed) ...
Posted in Edjimicayshun, Family, Montana | 5 Comments »
Saturday, June 17th, 2006
Off the air until 6/26.
At least I'm off the air. You may hear something from Gman or the gang, but I'll be incommunicado until at least 6/26. There are scads of emails and phone calls that I need to get caught up on, and if you're among those, ...
Posted in Family, Navel-gazing | 4 Comments »
Sunday, June 11th, 2006
Today is Craig and his lovely bride's wedding anniversary and I want to wish them the best!
I found this cartoon and I can't vouch for Craig's Missus but I thought it was cute.
(Update by C): Thanks to Randy for sneaking this one in, and thanks to all for your ...
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Friday, May 26th, 2006
She did this on her own, with no prompting.
Seriously.
Is that funny or what?
Posted in Family, Humor | 3 Comments »
Saturday, October 15th, 2005
That's some smile, isn't it?
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2005
This is a very thought-provoking column from Orson Scott Card.
Try to set aside your personal opinions about abortion and let’s look at history.
In 1973, Roe v. Wade made abortion permissible throughout the United States. The floodgates opened, and vast numbers of abortions were performed. As a result, vast numbers of ...
Posted in Faith, Family | 13 Comments »
Sunday, September 11th, 2005
Thanks to everyone for your prayers and good wishes.
Friday night, around 7:30, Mom called me from the hospital in Ennis. At that point, she thought that Dad had either had a stroke, or fallen and sustained a head injury.
She found him slumped against the wood stove hearth; he was ...
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Friday, September 9th, 2005
For those of you who are the praying sort, my parents could use whatever you have to give over the next few days.
Thanks.
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Wednesday, August 10th, 2005
It's been a while since I've regaled you with stories about neighbors or pets, and I know from all zero emails that you've sent me that you are just itching for more.
Long-time readers will know that our neighbors across the street have vexed me for some time. For some ...
Posted in Family, Humor | 11 Comments »
