One of the illusions of life is that the present hour is not the critical, decisive one.

Ralph Waldo Emerson



Each parenting day you are given is critical to you and to your child. Never miss an opportunity to bond with and love that child. On the other hand, never miss an opportunity to teach your child independence and how to be a good decision-maker.



When you think your child has an issue, big or small, admit it to yourself and deal with it. The worst thing you can… Continue

For future generations to recognize that they live in the most blessed nation on earth, they need to have a accurate and honest record of America’s past, always tempered with the understanding that because we remain a “shining city on a hill, the inquiry into the past should always be balanced with an appreciation for the liberties that past has provided. Dr. Larry Schweikart, from his book 48 Liberal Lies About American… Continue

Teaching young children about money produces a trifecta of benefits. It helps them in school, it helps them with values, and it helps you save money.

Clark Howard from Clark Smart Parents, Clark Smart Kids



Like most of my generation, my parents did not teach me much about money and finances. I was taught how to write a check and that bouncing a check is a bad thing. They assumed I learned what I needed to know in school.



Nothing could be further from the truth. But… Continue

First, let me say that my blog is way overdue. I have a million excuses, but I won't bore you all with them right now. Suffice it to say my life has been very busy; it is not because I don't love you all.



Back to my blog:



I listened to our new President address Congress last night. And there are many areas in which I disagree with him. However, he had one point in which we are in complete agreement.



Education begins at home. He made a big point of this in his… Continue

Dear President Bush,

It is with great honor and sadness that I write this letter to you today. While many people are celebrating the incoming President's premature inauguration, I sit here in disbelief that eight years have gone by and we are about to appoint Obama as our next President.

I greatly admired your father when he served as President of the US and was elated to have you become President following the Clinton era. Thank you for…

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