Recent Comments

1. over 9 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   I miss living in Canada, I could tell how much money I had without actually taking the bills out of my wallet.

2. almost 10 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   Because parents can’t watch children every single moment. And taking a few minutes to talk to a friend while a child is happily playing is a rare luxury.

3. about 10 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   Yes, heaven forbid one should be truthful in a marriage. And truthful in a way which lets your spouse know how much he is appreciated. What IS this world coming to?

4. about 10 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   My son was “washing the dishes” when he was four. I was there, of course, but he did get water everywhere. Children “play” to learn real work. Seriously, didn’t you teach your children this way as well?

5. about 10 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   I loathe shopping.

6. about 10 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   Completely common for children to construct “what-if” scenarios. Because children are so very reliant on parents, parental absence is always cause for a bit of anxiety. Which is why parents who tell their kids in stores “If you don’t get up, I’m just going to leave you” make me want to slap them.

7. about 10 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   I’m a little astonished that you feel the name to explain governmental affairs. Even if you aren’t cognizant of Canadian ways, assuming the general public must be spoonfed is a tad condescending. I’m sure you don’t mean it that way, but it does come off as such.

8. about 10 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   Couldn’t have said it better myself.

9. about 10 years ago on FoxTrot Classics
   As a lit teacher, I can tell you what I tell my students. You’re allowed to have an opinion, but it means nothing if you can’t back it up from the text. :) For me and for other lit teachers, telling WHY you think that is more important than the opinion.
10. about 10 years ago on For Better or For Worse

    Learning music also improves analytical and math skills. Even if they never play it again, it benefits their brains!