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Gavin keeps his eyes on the prize: Two-wheeled freedom
I love the symbolism of children learning how to ride a bike. They go slow at first, unsure of their own balance and fearful of the pain they will feel when they fall, not if they fall. They know they … Continue reading
What the $%*! did she say?
I’m not one to cuss. It’s not because I’m a prude or feel disdain toward people who swear like a frat boy downing shots at his first kegger. And I don’t blush when I hear others cuss or chuckle like … Continue reading
Wanted: A job that matters
I recently attended a seminar on ways to stay focused during a long and intensive job search. I was a rookie compared to many others in the room, given that fewer than two months have passed since I last held … Continue reading
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‘The Lorax’ misses someone big: Dad
I had such high hopes for “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.” I hoped the producers could do cinematic justice to one of Dr. Seuss’ best stories, but I have to wonder if they even read it before setting out to bring … Continue reading
Huggies hears our cries over sexist ad campaign
So I was wrong. Just five days ago in this blog post, I doubted Huggies would hear the cries of parents who were complaining about the sexist nature of its “ultimate dad” diaper-test ad campaign, and change course. (You can … Continue reading
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The Web alights against Huggies’ ‘ultimate test’
I’m glad I’m not alone. Sitting on the couch several weeks ago mindlessly watching television, I thought I was the only one offended by a Huggies commercial that portrayed dads as a bunch of buffoons. Well, I’m taking some liberties … Continue reading
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No parent is safe when this disease strikes
The time has come for the health care industry in America to acknowledge an alarming epidemic that is threatening the livelihood of every child in this grand land, as well as the sanity of us parents, with solutions like Protein … Continue reading
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Why is Dad ‘the ultimate test’ for diapers?
I can’t remember the last time I changed a diaper, so I pay little attention to diaper commercials. But I noticed one the other day and took great offense to it, which is no small feat given that I don’t … Continue reading
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The keyword is … TagCrowd.com
I can’t count the number of times I’ve tweaked my resume in the last month, but it’s more than I have in the previous 20 years. Turns out that was mistake, according to the career counselors at the Professional Outplacement … Continue reading
The keyword is … er, your guess is as good as mine
How many keywords does it take to find a job? That sounds like the setup of a bad joke told between co-workers during happy hour on a random Thursday, but I’m finding it’s reality in today’s job market. A lot … Continue reading
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