“What will you Celebrate?” The Big Guy Himself, Mickey! Unexpectedly cool temperatures, un-crowded and virtually no waiting in line for rides at Disneyland over the long 4th of July weekend was how we celebrated Independence Day! We were either lucky or everyone had the same thought and avoided going the theme park route for the patriotic […]
Why Do Americans Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
May 6, 2009 By 6 Comments
Updated May 2, 2017 Given today’s political climate, and the rise of cultural appropriation sensitivities in the United States, this Cinco de Mayo post seems more appropriate now than when I wrote it in 2009. A few points to remember as this pseudo-holiday approaches: It is not Mexico’s independence day. It is not a legal holiday […]
FIVE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS IN FIVE DAYS
January 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
With the first days of 2009 under our belts (only figuratively, of course!), it's a good time to take stock of those New Year's resolutions and make sure we are sticking to them. We resolved to do what every normal, average American family strives for: get organized, stay fit, do well in school and sports and travel. These five resolutions don't sound like much, but are at the core of family life today. Here's how we've tackled our five resolutions in the first five days of '09
My Family's Week-End Box Office Review
October 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Disney's High School Musical 3: Senior Year (PG), proved that a film can hold a 13 or 14 year old girl's attention without resorting to cheap skin scenes or potty-mouths. On the other hand, Max Payne (PG-13), staying true to it's rating was a pleasant surprise because apart from one revealing scene, the only body parts we saw in this movie were scattered around as a result of violent shoot-em-ups …
TIME TO GIVE BACK
September 8, 2008 By 3 Comments
The school year is in full swing, and it's time to get back to the normal pace of a routine; back-to-school, back-to-sports or back-to-work. It’s also time to GIVE back! I am a great supporter of volunteerism, and eking out time to give back to my community is an important part of my family’s life. Involving children in service […]
