Archive for October, 2013
Many parents hold as a mantra the idea that “boys will be boys.” The saying has been around a long time. Although I couldn’t pin down the exact etymology I was able to go back nearly 100 years to when Will Rogers was in a movie of that title in 1921. Even those seeking to […]
We communicate stereotypes all the time. Even the most self-righteous politically correct liberal do-gooder still slips and uses stereotypes. Folks I speak with love catching me communicating a stereotype. I am sure it’s as fulfilling as a whack a mole game, finally catching that mosquito that’s been harassing you, or watching your 105lb friend gain […]
So I won a raffle today. A decent sized one. $200. I knew I had a good chance of winning. Do you want to know my secret? It’s the same reason that I tend to be memorable to people, have an edge with children, network well, and get away with saying things other people wouldn’t […]