Fun and Games

I came across this the other day on thereifixedit.com

I agree with some of the other viewers; though I don't think I would allow my kids to ever climb or ride such a contraption, I myself am excited about the possibility of building one and giving it a go!

Truth be told I would probably allow my boys on it...taking a risk of any kind generally produces either great experiences of success, or great opportunities to learn from your mistakes.

Growing up to fast?

My niece is turning 6 this year and I've looked back already thinking "wow! where the hell has all that time gone?" We began to look through pictures from the time she was born; her first dirty nappy, her first dirty mullet and her first day at school! She is, as every small girl, a princess.

The funny thing about small little princess' is how grown up they already want to be. Driving cars, owning castles, getting married and I think to myself... "I'm going to neeed that shot gun a lot earlier than I first thought."

Inspite what many people may claim about society and its pressures on our children to look thinner, be smarter, grow up faster and make more money; I believe the GREATEST LESSON they could possibly learn is from their parents.

I'm not saying to shelter your children from society and it's pressure and turn them into somewhat of an Ahmish Hermit. Our children learn from watching those they look up to. When they are older they will have to deal with all these same pressure out from under you own roof, BUT, while they are still under it, it is far better to TEACH them the right and healthy way to look at themselves and deal with these external pressures.

To teach you children to be in a circumstance but not changed by it will go a long way into shaping them for adulthood, whether that be at 18, or in my case 30 :) I let you know what it's like when I get there.

Just a thought

Inspiring the next generation

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams

This only really worries me because I have a bad habit of stacking it in front of my niece and nephews. They think it's hilarious and are now inspired to become stunt men... well at least Adams was right.

Series of Unfortunate Events

I read an article today which is really sad - a tragic story of a woman caught in a rip. Her husband swam out after her to save her and both perished leaving their three children on the beach to watch, unable to save them. You can read the whole story here

The beach can be a dangerous place with jelly fish, rips and other dangers. Remember when caught in a rip, swim sideways along the beach. You may end up a kilometre down the beach, but far easier to walk back than to exhaust yourself trying any other way.

2010

Well 2010 is well underway and already life has begun so differently that what I would ever have dreamed of a year ago. Soon I commence employment for a local media company and embark on new persuits at Church and abroad, such exciting times ahead.

Last year my New Years resloution was simple; "Don't die." Seems kind of trivial and morbid but I must say, I succeeded where others have failed, a scary a thought as that is.

So this year I've lifted my expectation and vision. I plan on entertaining more this year, having more people over for dinner's, BBQ's, outings and adventure. Why?

Well we each have our own desire and persuit for Happiness. I've discovered in my own life that the journey is so much more enjoyable when shared with others, that my own happiness isn't related to the objects that I have, to the house I live in, the car I drive or the places I go; rather more about how many smiles I put on other peoples faces, how many great memories I create for others and the things I give away for the enjoyment of others.

True happiness can never be shared alone, just a thought

Did you get what you want this Christmas?

Top 10 worst Christmas gifts

1. Blow up doll
2. Brick
3. Can opener
4. Cellulite cream
5. Diet book
6. Dustpan and broom
7. Fly swat
8. Padded coat hangers
9. Paint brush
10. Socks and jocks

Haha for all the stats click here. It's a funny read.

The politically correct Christmas - what in the world?

'Twas the night before Christmas and Santa's a wreck.
How to live in a world that's politically correct?
His workers no longer would answer to Elves,
Vertically Challenged they were calling themselves.
And labor conditions at the north pole
Were alleged by the union to stifle the soul.

Four reindeer had vanished, without much propriety,
Released to the wilds by the Humane Society.
And equal employment had made it quite clear
That Santa had better not use just reindeer.

So Dancer and Donner, Comet and Cupid,
Were replaced with 4 pigs, and you know that looked stupid!
The runners had been removed from his sleigh;
The ruts were termed dangerous by the E.P.A.

And people had started to call for the cops
When they heard sled noises on their roof-tops.
Second-hand smoke from his pipe had his workers quite frightened.
His fur trimmed red suit was called Unenlightened.

And to show you the strangeness of life's ebbs and flows,
Rudolf was suing over unauthorized use of his nose
And had gone on Geraldo, in front of the nation,
Demanding millions in over-due compensation.

So, half of the reindeer were gone; and his wife,
Who suddenly said she'd enough of this life,
Joined a self-help group, packed, and left in a whiz,
Demanding from now on her title was Ms.

And as for the gifts, why, he'd ne'er had a notion
That making a choice could cause so much commotion.
Nothing of leather, nothing of fur,
Which meant nothing for him. And nothing for her.

Nothing that might be construed to pollute.
Nothing to aim. Nothing to shoot.
Nothing that clamored or made lots of noise.
Nothing for just girls. Or just for the boys.

Nothing that claimed to be gender specific.
Nothing that's warlike or non-pacific.
No candy or sweets, they were bad for the tooth.
Nothing that seemed to embellish a truth.

And fairy tales, while not yet forbidden,
Were like Ken and Barbie, better off hidden.
For they raised the hackles of those psychological
Who claimed the only good gift was one ecological.

No baseball, no football; someone could get hurt;
Besides, playing sports exposed kids to dirt.
Dolls were said to be sexist, and should be passe;
And Nintendo would rot your entire brain away.

So Santa just stood there, disheveled, perplexed;
He just could not figure out what to do next.
He tried to be merry, tried to be gay,
But you've got to be careful with that word today.

His sack was quite empty, limp to the ground;
Nothing fully acceptable was to be found.
Something special was needed, a gift that he might
Give to all without angering the left or the right.

A gift that would satisfy, with no indecision,
Each group of people, every religion;
Every ethnicity, every hue,
Everyone, everywhere, even you.
So here is that gift, it's priced beyond worth.
May you and your loved ones enjoy peace on earth.



Notice: This poem is copyright 1992 by Harvey Ehrlich.

Free to distribute without changes as long as this notice remains intact.