May 26, 2014 - Memorial Day

No PET PEEVE MONDAY (PPM) on this special day.

This picture says it all.

May 23, 2014 - Friday Funny - Felonious Assumptions

This week's FRIDAY FUNNY is timely based on the current political environment where the trendy paths of marijuana legalization and  "everything is racist" might intersect.  

The only thing missing is a LGBT theme, or is it?

Regardless - the message is REAL.  Stereotypes are often WRONG.

May 19, 2014 - PPM - There is Crying in Baseball

This week's PET PEEVE MONDAY (PPM)  is the continued assault on our National Pastime, BASEBALL, by our current President.

Last year, Obama decided to throw out the "First Pitch" at a Chicago White Sox game.

The picture says it all. It's no wonder Putin is unconcerned by Obama's rhetoric to recent Russian incursions into sovereign countries. 

This week, our Leader(?) stopped by a local Little League game and gave it another go, which has been analyzed.

Please Mr. President, you have already messed up everything you have touched. Please, PLEASE, stay away from baseball, especially Little League Baseball. 

It's about our children's future.

Apparently there IS crying in baseball. Especially when baseball basics (throwing) are performed by people best suited for checkers.

May 9 - Friday Funny - SOS - Our Country

This week's FRIDAY FUNNY is a cartoon someone sent me.  I don't know whether to laugh or cry. 

Benghazi, IRS, NSA snooping, Fast and Furious, ..... It makes you wonder what new scandals with appear in the next 2+ years.

May 5, 2014 - PPM - Teach to the Test

This week's PET PEEVE MONDAY (PPM) is Standardized Achievement Tests and how schools "teach to the test."

It is the time of the year that our children take the state standardize tests.  I have 3 kids in three different school districts. However the messages sent home to the parents by the school administrators are the same. 

Here is what they offered as “parental advice” in order to prepare our children to take the standardize tests:

1. Count Sheep and be sure to sleep

• Getting to sleep before 9:00 pm is best for a restful night of sleep

2. Comfy Clothes are crucial 

• Have your child lay out the clothes they are going to wear the night before, layers are always a good option to ensure comfort

3. Breakfast for the Brain

• Have your child eat a healthy breakfast filled with protein-eggs, cereal, oatmeal, etc.  Something is better than nothing, even if it's not breakfast food

4. Smooth Moving Morning

• Prepare as much as you can the night before

• Wake up with enough time to get everything done without a rush

• Be sure to make it to school on time

5. Send Some Positive Words their Way

• Boost up your child in the morning with words of confidence... "You will do great!" or "You are prepared and ready to go!"

I had been totally lost on how to get my kids ready for school for the past 20 years. Thanks for the insight and condescending tone.

Preparing your child for success in life is not about 2-3 days of tests a year.  It’s a daily challenge and journey.

Maybe SOME schools should focus on “Common Sense” and not Common Core.

This is the breakfast I provided my daughter for her test taking.  

She just might be finished in record time. 

May 2, 2014 - Friday Funny - Gator-Aid

This year's golf trip to Myrtle Beach included some interactions with the local wildlife.  PETA can be assured no animals were hurt in the photographing of this alligator.

It is true that when chased by an alligator it is best to run in a zig-zag manner.  It is also important to be faster than your golf partner.