Our children are all soccer fans. With the World Cup going on this week - this post is for them and for all the rest of you out there who are soccer fans. Go Team USA!
The song is called "Represent" and is done by a group called Weezer (and no, I'm not making that up). Enjoy.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
April Family Law Linky Dinks
Under the category of what was she thinking - a Tennessee woman put an 8 year boy she had adopted from Russia on a plane with a one-way ticket to Moscow.
Justice John Paul Stevens has announced his upcoming retirement. The announcement comes just days before his 90th birthday. The frontrunners to take his place include the Solicitor General and a couple of federal court judges.
Visa can now predict how likely it is that you're going to get a divorce. How creepy is that.
It is now possible for a family of 4 earning up to $50,000 a year to not pay federal income taxes.
If you would like to join the Weather Service's storm spotters here in Kansas City, there are some free upcoming classes.
Justice John Paul Stevens has announced his upcoming retirement. The announcement comes just days before his 90th birthday. The frontrunners to take his place include the Solicitor General and a couple of federal court judges.
Visa can now predict how likely it is that you're going to get a divorce. How creepy is that.
It is now possible for a family of 4 earning up to $50,000 a year to not pay federal income taxes.
If you would like to join the Weather Service's storm spotters here in Kansas City, there are some free upcoming classes.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Help for older drivers to decide if they should give up driving
Sooner or later every family confronts the issue of whether mom or dad should continue driving. It's an emotion-packed time for the entire family.
From the perspective of the senior member of the family, it's a question of their freedom being taken away. After all, mom wonders, how am I supposed to get to the grocery store or the beauty shop if I can't drive? I don't want to have to wait for the kids to come pick me up - and they're busy anyway and don't have time for my trips.
From the perspective of the younger family members, its a question of safety both for mom or dad and for the general public. Mom doesn't see as well as she used to. Dad thinks he still has the reaction time of a cat - but he doesn't - not even close. I'm afraid my mom or dad will not see that other car - or that traffic light - in time and injure or kill themselves or others. It's just a horrible thought. But, then again, I don't want to take dad's keys away from him because he would feel bad having to call me to go to the golf course to talk to his buddies. And besides, how do I know that it's time for him to stop driving?
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has developed a website with a number of tools to help seniors and their families evaluate whether mom and dad should hand over their keys. The evaluations on their site are completely confidential so your family can have the conversation without unduly embarrassing anyone in either generation.
From the perspective of the senior member of the family, it's a question of their freedom being taken away. After all, mom wonders, how am I supposed to get to the grocery store or the beauty shop if I can't drive? I don't want to have to wait for the kids to come pick me up - and they're busy anyway and don't have time for my trips.
From the perspective of the younger family members, its a question of safety both for mom or dad and for the general public. Mom doesn't see as well as she used to. Dad thinks he still has the reaction time of a cat - but he doesn't - not even close. I'm afraid my mom or dad will not see that other car - or that traffic light - in time and injure or kill themselves or others. It's just a horrible thought. But, then again, I don't want to take dad's keys away from him because he would feel bad having to call me to go to the golf course to talk to his buddies. And besides, how do I know that it's time for him to stop driving?
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has developed a website with a number of tools to help seniors and their families evaluate whether mom and dad should hand over their keys. The evaluations on their site are completely confidential so your family can have the conversation without unduly embarrassing anyone in either generation.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
March 2010 Linky Dinks for Families
A new credit card act has been signed into law and become effective. Here are six things you need to know.
BBB warns of deceitful online payday loan companies. Be careful out there.
10 things home insurers won't tell you.
Families have issues to confront with regard to underage drinking. A former FBI agent comments on some common beliefs about underage drinking.
Topeka, Kansas renamed itself "Google, Kansas" (no kidding) for a month.
BBB warns of deceitful online payday loan companies. Be careful out there.
10 things home insurers won't tell you.
Families have issues to confront with regard to underage drinking. A former FBI agent comments on some common beliefs about underage drinking.
Topeka, Kansas renamed itself "Google, Kansas" (no kidding) for a month.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Curbing College Expenses
Now that my youngest son is plodding through completion of the FAFSA form, my thoughts turn to ways he will be able to stretch the financial assistance, not just through scholarships, but also coming from the dear old 'rents.
I came across a really great article on www.Minyanville.com that gives some great ideas for college students to save money on those textbooks they're reading. The article also has ideas for some ways that college students who, by definition, don't have a lot of extra time to work at a regular job can earn some extra money.
To take a look at the article, click here
Congratulations to all you new college students - and best of luck in your studies.
I came across a really great article on www.Minyanville.com that gives some great ideas for college students to save money on those textbooks they're reading. The article also has ideas for some ways that college students who, by definition, don't have a lot of extra time to work at a regular job can earn some extra money.
To take a look at the article, click here
Congratulations to all you new college students - and best of luck in your studies.
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