Earlier today, I was in a local store, browsing through Halloween candy. A woman walked past me with a child of about 5, who asked, “Mom, what are we giving out for Halloween this year?” The “grownup” answered seriously with, “Poison…so their parents can have some nice fun.” ???????? I... read more

Tonight my daughter is attending her first school dance. I realized I barely remember mine. I went to all-girl Catholic High School, which frequently partnered with an all-boy Catholic High School for plays, sporting events, and yes-dances. (The boys weren’t used to us being in their territory, and... read more

What is a fun box?  It’s a box, usually made of wood or poured concrete, used by skateboarders to grind or jump.    Here’s what you’ll need:   6 - 2″x4″x8′ Douglas fir or Hemlock 1 - 3/4″x4′x8′ sheet of plywood 2 - 2″x2″x6′ angle irons 1... read more

Looking for the perfect gift for your nephew turning 12?  Don’t want to stuff a gift card for some trendy shop in an envelope for your pre-teen niece again this year?  Look no further.  Follow the suggestions below and you’re pre-teen birthday kiddo will be singing your praises again this year.   Girls... read more

MySpace.com went from unknown and now defunct file and shareware storage website to representation of what pop culture has become in 2006.  Good, bad or ugly, MySpace has made its place in cyberspace.    Ask 100 teenagers in the US or UK if they’ve ever heard of MySpace, 80 will reply in the affirmative... read more