Stuff I Learned Yesterday

Continuing in my series of episodes about what I’m thankful for, today I want to tell you about my kids. I know I talk about them a lot. Why shouldn’t I? They’re a major part of my life. They’re a major part of me.

It’s hard being a parent. For me, it’s the hardest thing I do. Where is the right balance between establishing boundaries and allowing them to learn for themselves? What things should they be exposed to so that they are aware of the world around them, and which things should I shelter them from. Sometimes those questions are very easy to answer, and sometimes they are quite challenging. Read More...

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Last Friday night my cousin, Lacey, got married. It was a beautiful evening for an outdoor wedding, and really as nice as it gets here this time of year. Lacey was even more beautiful. After a short ceremony they were pronounced husband and wife and now they’re off on their honeymoon.

I haven’t spent a whole lot of time with her now husband, but he seems like a really great guy. I wish them a lifetime of happiness and love.

At their reception there was a table set up with pictures of them as kids and as an adult couple. There was also a place set up for us to write down words of advice to the newlyweds. My advice: let him play video games as often as he wants, and make him his favorite meal every Friday night.

No, that’s not what I said. I offered up two pieces of advice. First, I told them to always respect each other. Second, I told them to have fun. Read More...

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Today is the Friday Forum!! In today’s episode of Stuff I Learned Yesterday I share contributions from Bonita and Aren. You can participate in Friday Forum by visiting our Feedback Page or calling our voice feedback line at 304-837-2278. Read More...

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This week my children's school is preparing for a Boosterthon. The Boosterthon is a big fundraising event, that provides an opportunity for kids to request pledges in dollar amounts based on a set number of laps they run around a track. The kids collect pledges of $1 and up per lap and can run as few as 30 or as many as 35 laps on a track where each lap is 1/16 of a mile. The money that the school collects this year will go toward collecting books for mini-libraries with age-appropriate books for each grade. A large part of the Boosterthon is getting the kids excited and eager about the fun run and also to raise school spirit leading up to the event. Read More...

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I’ve been a fan of Golden Spiral Media for a while now, and this particular podcast since it’s launch. Well, before it’s launch actually since Darrell told me all about his plans for this show when he hired me to designed the artwork for it. So you can say I’ve been on board from the start. Now as Darrell mentioned when he made the announcement that I would be the new host, I’ve sent in Friday Forum submissions on a number of occasions. Six to be exact. On a side note here, since I can’t submit to the Friday Forum anymore I’m now expecting you to step up with your own. If you don't think you have any stories good enough, which I find hard to believe, I’d still love to hear how something you’ve heard on this show has touched you. Can you relate to Derek’s adventures with a newborn? Have Mandy’s toddler troubles touched home? Or are you also an amature gardner discovering your green thumb like Darrell? I would love to hear how one of their stories has affected you and made you take action. Ok, where was I, oh yes, back in June I sent Darrell a message letting him know that if he wanted a break I would be willing to host SILY one day a week. Read More...

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