"Murphy was an optimist!"
Are you wearing frozen peas today? December 21, 2007 2:21 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of InterestGet your peas on for a good cause!
1 comment so farParenting Lesson of the Day (or Stupid Dad!) December 21, 2007 10:52 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Evan, Family, From the mouths of babes, Of Being DadNarration: [audio:http://realityme.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/parentinglessonoftheday21dec2007.mp3]
Target’s Pharmacy has this really cool medicine dispensing system called ClearRx™ created by a woman whose mother accidentally took her father’s medicine. We switched from our favored local pharmacy at CVS, where the employees were friendly and knew us by name, to Target’s pharmacy, where we are more of a number, specifically because of this product. Evan is fighting a sinus infection and was prescribed some antibiotics by the doctor. He has taken to liking them and tries to do it himself holding the syringe in his mouth but I still have to push the plunder. Now if you are a brain stud like me and decide to show your 2.5 year old child how the plunger on the syringe works, expect to be wearing the medicine!
I let Evan hold the dispenser in his right hand then showed him how to press the plunger with his left palm. His eyes widen as a gush of antibiotic rushed into his mouth. I leaned back with satisfaction as I waited for him to do it a second time completing his dosage. Trying to figure out what he just did, the syringe came out of his mouth and he stared at it not unlike the break he takes between squirts when I am dispensing it. Then I saw it! The gleam in his eyes. I watched as the upturned corners of his mouth meta morphed into a devilish grin. In slow motion I shouted, "NOOooooo!" as a fountain of pink fluid erupted into the air to the joyous cackling of a demented child with a devil on one shoulder patting his back and an angel on the other bound and gagged. A pink rain fell upon me! And, by the way, when your child does this, keep your mouth closed unless you want the chalky taste of artificial strawberry burned into your taste buds for the remainder of the day. Smooth.
I think I’ll go back to trying to get the hippie in my drain to leave.
add a commentThe New Tax-free Country Within The United States December 21, 2007 6:50 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Politics, Regional Politics (Mid-W), Touchy Subjects, United StatesHere’s what the Lakota Nation looks like:
From the mouths of babes December 21, 2007 6:43 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Amy, Christmas, Daily Life, Family, From the mouths of babes, Holiday, Of Being DadAmy, 5 years old and very excited: "There’s only 3 more boxes on my advent calender then it’s Christmas!"
Dad: *bleeehh nehhhhh*
United States Loses Territory in the Mid-West December 20, 2007 3:27 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Politics, Touchy Subjects, United States“We are no longer citizens of the United States of America and all those who live in the five-state area that encompasses our country are free to join us,” long-time Indian rights activist Russell Means told a handful of reporters and a delegation from the Bolivian embassy
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A delegation of Lakota leaders delivered a message to the State Department on Monday, announcing they were unilaterally withdrawing from treaties they signed with the federal government of the United States, some of them more than 150 years old.
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Lakota country includes parts of the states of Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.
[Source, AFP]
Is the South next?
3commentsNot the brightest bulb on the tree December 20, 2007 11:02 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cathy, Daily Life, Family, Of Being Dad, TommyI guess I need to have a little talk with my 1337 boy about diplomacy. Son, just because you are young and naive and want to fancy yourself a geek doesn’t mean you have to talk with shoe leather in your mouth. Uber stupid!
add a commentIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! December 20, 2007 6:59 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Christmas, HolidayThis year looked like it would be the first Christmas in a long time that I wouldn’t be buying presents at the last minute. Everything would be done over the Internet and mailed well in advance. At least that was the plan. What happened?! One thing that has happened is angels have lighted upon us and helped alleviate some of the holiday stress! I feel a little bit like Charles Dickens is authoring my life. Now if only it would snow!
3commentsFrom the mouths of babes December 17, 2007 11:34 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeMom: "Let’s get everyone bathed and to bed quickly or Dad won’t be happy tonight."
Noah: "That’s right. Everyone move quick or Dad won’t get his happy time."
Dad: blink blink
I thought he missed that day.
add a commentHeroes text message December 17, 2007 7:26 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : UncategorizedLike Jazz music? Druckr went 2 jazz clubs in NY with Deveaux! Check out the new video. http://samantha4861
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Parenting is tough December 17, 2007 3:44 pm
Posted by utterz in : Daily LifeMobile post sent by djuggler using Utterz.
Thoughts on social media December 17, 2007 11:12 am
Posted by utterz in : Daily Life, Of Interest, PodcastingSometimes 1.3 megapixels is enough December 16, 2007 1:24 pm
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FORD December 15, 2007 1:58 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : UncategorizedJust saw a red fox on the roadside. Been ages since i have seen one.
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I’m no Superman December 15, 2007 11:47 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life…
add a commentOf Grasshoppers December 15, 2007 11:32 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: Today I struggle to not feel overwhelmed.
Master: Struggle is often a source of anxiety.
