State of the Blog Address: Memorial Day Edition
May 26th, 2008 . by 21st Century Dad
Photo: dbking
We have a 3 day weekend courtesy of the United States government. There’s nothing wrong with barbecues, picnics, or a trip to the beach. Just don’t forget why we have this occasion on our calendars. Regardless of your feelings about the current conflict in Iraq, the US military has done many great things.
I’ve been covering some heavy topics lately, so it’s time to take a little break.
Twilli Pie
It started as my daughter’s online moniker. Now we call her Twilli, Twill, or Twilli Pie all the time. Somehow, it stuck and it just fits.
When it was time to start thinking of names, we came up with Ariana pretty quickly. I didn’t want to feel like a slacker, so I made a sizable list. The trendy names and more pedestrian names were conspicuously absent. Renee and I both liked Ariana just fine. Sometimes the first choice is the best.
Here she is, sportin’ a faux-hawk.
The Accidental Freelancer
“Let’s start you off on a 1099 for now.” really means, “I don’t think we’ll need you for more than a month or two.”
I don’t get enough visitors and clicks to live off AdSense (yet). Employment from outside the home is definitely a high priority right now. However, a number of factors are influencing me to explore free agency.
The thought of living contract to contract is scary. Just like any endeavor with high risk, the potential reward is much greater.
Oh wait, I said we were taking a break from heavy topics. Oops!
Spending Less Time With Stanley This Year
Watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs is much less of a priority these days. Maybe it would jump the queue if the Panthers could get their butts in gear next season. I kept up with the scores online, but I haven’t watched a game until this past Saturday. I love hockey, but being a dad is priority #1. With my jam-packed schedule, something’s gotta give.
What The Blogosphere Looks Like From Here
I promised more lighthearted fare here today. I already tripped up. I’m outsourcing to Jim for the laughs today.
I’ve recently become a fan of The Baglady. I used to think there were only FOB’s (Fresh off the Boat) Asians and me, as the lone twinkie pariah. Xin’s personal accounts tell me that you can be socially well-adjusted as an Asian-American.
Ron at The Wisdom Journal just plain rocks. You can find insightful articles on personal finance, career advice, and killer guacamole. If that doesn’t entice you to visit, he can tell you how to get out of a speeding ticket.
Boogiemum has done the legwork on finding free or cheap activities for your children this summer.
This one is long overdue, but the topic is timeless. Laurel at Parenting Diva presents us with 20 Things to Consider Before Having Children.
This one is even more overdue. GTA4 is flying off the shelves. I promised to share. Tom Hanson from Open Education gives us a Q&A with Lawrence Kutner, author of Grand Theft Childhood
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Great list! I am heading to check the links all out.
Also, thank you for the mention. Hope you have a peaceful 3 day weekend.
Wow. I rock. I don’t think I’ve rocked in a long time.
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. You’ve got an awesome blog and a very keen perspective.
Your tagline reminds me of when my youngest daughter was about 3 months old. She was a very, VERY fussy and colicky baby even though my wife was breastfeeding her. One night at 2:30 am, she was crying and my wife rolled over and said, “I think she’s hungry.” I pointed at my chest and said, “I’m all out.”