“I don’t know’ isn’t an acceptable answer, but neither is quoting the wisdom of Gwyneth Paltrow.” Back when dinosaurs still roamed the earth, parents used to take time out of their busy schedules to sit down and answer their kids’ questions about life instead of telling them to go ask Alexa. It was a fairytale time when people actually cared about each other and weren’t glued to Netflix, Hulu, or their iPhones. It was a time when a kid felt comfortable approaching his dad and asking, “Where do babies come from?” To which Dad would reply, “Go ask your mother.” These nuggets of guidance usually took the form of axions…
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Tick-Tock Against the Tech Clock Elders revolt against AI, Snapchat and ChatGPT
Let me tell you a tale. A tale of two worlds. One old and wise. The other, youthful and foolish. Now, you youngins might think you have it all figured out with your fancy gadgets and Bluetooth gizmos, but let me assure you, we adults have our reasons for being wary of this ever-changing flim-flam. This so-called new technological landscape. From the time you kids were in pre-school, you were always bothering us adults with “important” things like: “I can’t believe you used the wrong meme in our family group chat!” “You shared an embarrassing filtered selfie of me on TikTok! “All my friends have robotic pets with voice recognition,…
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Rule-A-Palooza A young boy offers alternatives to the age-old golden rules
Ah, parenting. The never-ending roller coaster of joy, chaos, and the occasional urge to hide in the bathroom for five days. It’s a wild ride filled with sticky fingers, endless questions, and the delicate art of mediation with tiny humans who possess the negotiation skills of a cagey divorce lawyer. It’s like trying to persuade a tornado to slow down and follow a meticulously planned path. Children have the uncanny ability to challenge the status quo and question the rules we hold dear. They’re masters of testing boundaries and seeking their own path. As they grow, their individuality and unique personalities emerge, sometimes leading them to question the very principles…
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The Pee Palace Snorkle The ultimate fiery escape for your whole family!
Are you constantly plagued by the nightmare of a house fire turning your sweet dreams into a blazing inferno? Or maybe you’re haunted by thoughts of a hotel bonfire turning your relaxing vacation into a smoky disaster? Well, fret no more! The Pee Palace Snorkel is here to extinguish your fears and save your entire family! This bad boy is a six-foot long, high-density plastic tube that passes directly from your mouth, through the water in your toilet, and deep into the bathroom plumbing, providing you with a breath of fresh air when you need it the most! Made from the same durable material used by the SEAL Team Six…
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Paws & Whiskers A Veterinarian Unravels the Cat Conundrum
“Life without a cat is like a sandwich without cheese – bland, unexciting, and utterly lacking in the joy of a good, hearty cheddar.” – Evangeline Higgledypiggledy I am thrilled to introduce my brand new advice column, “Paws & Whiskers: Unraveling the Cat Conundrum.” Hopefully, this column will serve as your guide to the perplexing world of cat ownership, tackling the most puzzling questions, and providing you with the answers you never knew you needed. Whether you’re a first-time cat owner or a seasoned cat whisperer, this advice column will enrich your feline-filled life with knowledge, laughter, and perhaps even a newfound appreciation for that catnip-stuffed mouse toy that always…