365 Things That Were OK
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Day 46: Sorry I'm Late
Monday, September 20, 2010
Day 45: Wife

Day 44: "Because I said so"

In response to a child's question "why?" it used to be ok for a parent to respond "because I said so!". Fortunately, like other marginalized members of society, women, disabled people, visible minorities, children too have been recently granted full human status and consequently patronizing responses like "because I said so" are no longer acceptable. What's next letting women vote.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Day 43: Homemade Presents

It used to be OK for Grandma's to give homemade knit sweaters at Christmas. Now even Granny is giving up the needles and bending to the pressures of the latest designer fashions.
Wouldn't it be a better world if Grandma's crazy Christmas sweater and the pinnacle of high fashion were one in the same?

Friday, September 3, 2010
Day 42: Famous

It used to be ok to want to grow up to be a fireman or a doctor even a teacher. Today kids want to grow up to be famous.
A recent study reveals a seismic shift in career aspirations within the space of a single generation.The study reveals that for many of today’s pre-teens, traditional careers have been superseded by the desire for fame, stardom and celebrity.
I don't think I would have any real problem with this if the kids wanted to be famous doctors or famous scientists. But it disturbs me that famous is the career rather then the result of a successful career.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Day 41: Potty Time
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Day 40: Neighbors
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