Wow, one Texas youth football league has decided to take a step in the sane direction for a change. (ABC) -- The Keller Youth Association Football Program in northern Texas will not be handing participation trophies to their players this year. They say it’s because awards should be … [Read more...]
On the lighter side: Inappropriate Halloween costumes?
October 27, 2013 by 8 Comments
Last night was was contemplating a Halloween costume for a party I was supposed to attend. My wife suggested and went as a "homeless person" complete with a cardboard sign reading "will work for candy". At first blush it seemed wrong to make light of homelessness by using it as a costume. Don't … [Read more...]
On the lighter side: Back in my day…
October 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Kids today have it easy compared to how it was back in my day... … [Read more...]
The absurdity of sports fan loyalty
October 12, 2013 by 10 Comments
If there is one thing Americans are good at, it's being loyal to their favorite sports teams. Fanatical, absurd loyalty. I can appreciate that, I have my favorite teams, and have had them for a while now. I am a fan of the Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, Buffalo Bills, Texas Longhorns, and Texas … [Read more...]
Poll: Do families eat meals the old fashioned way anymore?
October 8, 2013 by 3 Comments
I wonder how many families eat the old fashioned way. You know, together, as a family at a table away from the distractions of technology. I do with my family but I get the impression many, if not most, do not. I don't know why I think this, nor do I have evidence that it's so. When I was … [Read more...]
Divorce
September 4, 2013 by 8 Comments
What does the divorce rate in America say about how people view marriage? Has the concept, nay, the institution of marriage lost its meaning? I don't ask this as a conceptual question either. What is marriage supposed to be? Most people go into it believing the first time is the only time, but … [Read more...]
Causation vs Correlation: Violence and violent video games
August 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
Pols and activists will always look for a scapegoat on which to blame the actions of an individual. In this case an 8 year-old boy, for whatever reason, shot and killed his elderly caregiver. Who knows, perhaps this is a case where the boy was influenced by the game he was playing. However, this … [Read more...]
A story for poker players
August 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
I realize my audience for this post will be quite narrow but I have to share it nonetheless. If you're not a poker player, you probably know one. Share the following story, they'll appreciate it. I am an avid poker player, mostly at the casino. Tuesday night my father and I went to play and … [Read more...]
I told you so: McDonald’s requiring bachelor’s degree for cashiers
April 4, 2013 by 21 Comments
Back in December I warned fast food workers seeking to unionize and demand a "living wage" that they were asking for trouble. If wages and benefits reach the levels which were being demanded, does anyone really think these restaurants will continue to hire the same kinds of people they currently … [Read more...]
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