Who hasn't goofed something up? My biggest back to school flop is such an embarrassing story. Years later I realize that forgetting something, getting it wrong, or misunderstandings are just part of back to school especially in a foreign country. Today was the big day and one thing is clear ... my son takes after me.
Read MoreTake a good look at this picture; Aaron has his eyes crossed, Geoff is sticking out his tongue and Joel is very unhappy. There weren't Instagram filters in the seventies but even for the seventies this was an unusual family picture.
Read MoreYou don't need to have a lot of money to have some summer fun. Mountain Dew commercial's from the seventies and eighties portrayed this to perfection. I think they inspired us sometimes, at least my older brothers and I got in on the fun.
Read MoreDo you want to stop by? Ring because I am used to this kind of atmosphere and mayhem. I was never lonely as a kid.... there was always something up in this big crazy family.
Read MoreI asked myself this question while running through the streets of Amsterdam. When I run I am not connected and my mind is free. Yes, I love my phone, my laptop, and my facebook feed. I am not alone here. How should we deal with these devices?
Read MoreSelf absorbed teens that challenge you daily...Sound familiar? While I sometimes struggle with two at home I am at awe with how my Mom did it with eight of us, really eight teens at once under the same roof. She set a great example... read what she did.
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