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It’s so hard to let go. I thought I had mastered it after Elizabeth, 20, left for college, which left Sara Ann, 16, as our only child at home. I was her primary mode of transportation and it made for some valuable one-on-one time in the car that I came to treasure. Until August 1. [...]
In this post I began this discussion of the hill I refuse to die on. This is the rest of the list. Noise Teenagers are loud. As long as they are inside my house and not disturbing my neighbors, I don’t care how loud they are — I’m just glad they are safe at my [...]
Life with teenagers requires some flexibility. No, as the parent you really don’t have to bend, but if you’re wise, you’ll figure out which things are deal breakers and which are not. Fighting with your teen over minor issues will ruin both your lives. Is that really what you want them to remember about their [...]
This photo was taken in the summer of 1994, when my girls were two and five-and-a-half. They are now 16 and 19. Time flies. About 19 years ago I read a magazine article that talked about how we often wish our children’s lives away. I can’t wait until the first smile, can’t wait until they [...]
By now you have likely seen and/or heard the story: a group of teenage girls beat a former friend severely enough to cause unconsciousness, damage to her vision and hearing, not to mention what I’m sure were plenty of scrapes and bruises. Inexplicably, they videotaped the incident for the purpose of posting it on the [...]
iPad2: One Week Later: I know most people do the unboxing post much sooner, bu ... posted on March 19, 2011 
Mobile Marketing Goodness: Chili’s: It's easier than ever to use QR codes in marketing, but ... posted on January 18, 2012 
Social Media Does Not Disconnect Us.: I don't usually rant, but I do reserve the right to. So ... posted on February 14, 2012 
TechCamp Presentation: Put Your Best Foot Forward Online: Last week I posted a teaser for my presentation at Tech ... posted on May 12, 2012 
Technology for Everyone: TechCamp Memphis: I love a good geek conference. Call it an unconference, ... posted on April 11, 2012 
Devotional written for Memphis Center for Urban Theological Studies In 1953, a three-man company set out to create a rust-prevention solvent and degreaser for the aerospace industry. They failed 39 times. On the 40th attempt, they arrived at just the right water displacement formula, which eventually made its way into aerosol cans as the popular [...]
