Own Up And Be A Dad- August 13, 2008 Today's guest post is from Toadman, at Synaptic Disunion. Toadman is one of the more thoughtful fathers I know, and he describes his website not as a blog, but as a journal, where he's continually searching for answers to life's, and parenting's, great mysteries. He is that rare working father who puts his kids and family above all else. And that is the subject of his guest post...Own Up And Be A Dadby Toadman, at Synaptic DisunionI could have been anything, really. I could have been a rock.http://www.pkmeco.com/familyblog/2008/08/own-up-and-be-dad.html Angry Zeus- August 12, 2008 The ancient Greeks believed that lightning was the result of Zeus, king of the Gods, throwing a hissy-fit.During colonial times in America, if a house was hit by lightning and caught on fire, people would just let it burn, thinking that God was simply delivering some well-deserved retribution on the homeowner.Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod, thus showing that either God was easily fooled or lightning was really just an atmospheric discharge of electricity.No divine vengeance.No...http://www.pkmeco.com/familyblog/2008/08/angry-zeus.html Guest Post: The Cappuccino Strip- August 11, 2008 Today's guest post is from Java, at The Cappuccino Strip. Java is the pseudonym of a South African mom who emigrated with her two kids to Australia. She writes about parenting teens and toddlers, being a working mom, staying fit, and exploring her new country. Her hopeful spirit is much appreciated around my house.Sophie's Storyby Java, The Cappuccino StripI've been blogging for the best part of over two years now and for most of this time I've known Phil and his blog. I was very humbled to..http://www.pkmeco.com/familyblog/2008/08/guest-post-cappuccino-strip.html Weekend Whatnot- August 8, 2008 Ruby Beach, Olympic National ParkThe last couple of weeks have been hectic, and the rest of the month will be more of the same. But we took time out for our last road trip of the year, a long-planned four-day vacation to the beaches of the Olympic National Park. I needed to soak my feet in the Pacific Ocean, at the same time recharging my batteries as we get ready for a new year of homeschooling.I'm home not even a day and it's back to the salt mines, er, I mean the basement to finish up that.http://www.pkmeco.com/familyblog/2008/08/weekend-whatnot.html Guest Post: L.A. Daddy- August 7, 2008 Today's guest post is from Tim, at L.A. Daddy, one of my favorite dad bloggers. He's been busy lately with a big cross-country move, but he took the time to send me this humorous observation.I Might Be Too Strongby Tim, at L.A. DaddyI'm not allowed to open products in my house. It's one of many things I'm not allowed to do, but this one is most embarrassing. In most houses, the father is the one who opens up the packages that arrive. He opens the cereal boxes at breakfast time. He operates the.http://www.pkmeco.com/familyblog/2008/08/guest-post-la-daddy.html Treasure Giveaway- August 7, 2008 My son loves the history-adventure storytelling of the National Treasure movies. To him, the character of Benjamin Gates is second only to Indiana Jones in film. He understands that the movies are pure fiction, but the twists and thrills of the plots still elicit a bit of wide-eyed wonder. Even in me!I have shiny new DVD copies of both National Treasure and National Treasure 2 to give away this week.All you have to do is leave a comment and tell me what fun things you're going to do with...http://www.pkmeco.com/familyblog/2008/08/treasure-giveaway.html Guest Post: Unbearable Bobness- August 5, 2008 Today's guest post is by Bob Salsbury, from The Unbearable Bobness of Being, a thought-provoking glimpse inside the free-form mind of a master wordsmith. He's a poet, an artist, and an instigator. He's also a loving father who understands the importance of teaching kids about having good clean fun in the great outdoors.And that is the subject of his guest post.No Limit to August Fun for Dads and Kids!by Bob SalsburyAs the dog days of August approach, like a sleepy basset hound slinking under..http://www.pkmeco.com/familyblog/2008/08/guest-post-unbearable-bobness.html Set Sail- August 4, 2008 "Imagination will take you everywhere."- Albert EinsteinThe view from atop my kids' playhouse.http://www.pkmeco.com/familyblog/2008/08/set-sail.html Guest Post: Pixel Remix- August 1, 2008 Today's guest post is by Ann Torrence, from Pixel Remix: the Ann-alog. Ann is a Salt Lake City-based writer and photographer specializing in the people and landscapes of the intermountain west. Check out this gorgeous photo she took in Grand Tetons National Park. If you have even the slightest interest in taking better pictures, check out her blog for inspiration!Parks Along The Highwayby Ann TorrenceSummer vacation season is in full swing, and even with gas prices at record levels, both...http://www.pkmeco.com/familyblog/2008/08/guest-post-pixel-remix.html |