Tag Archives: parents

12 year old girl, attempted robbery

Dad: Girl, 12, tried to rob store to save house – Local News – Detroit, MI – msnbc.com. I don’t know if this is true, but if it is, that’s heartbreaking. And it’s just one more example of why parents … Continue reading

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customer reviews

My parents participate in a customer reviews program with Nielson (the company actually changed their name but I don’t remember the new name).  They have a barcode scanner that they use to scan every product they buy, then they upload … Continue reading

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dallas school suspension

In Dallas, a pre-K student (age 4) has been suspended indefinitely from school because of his refusal (in other words, his parents’ refusal) to cut his long hair. I don’t know why the school board is even taking this on.  … Continue reading

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bankruptcy

I am so thankful that my parents taught me well, and that I have never found myself significantly in debt. Of course, given how little money I’ve been earning, that could change anytime! But still, I am glad that I … Continue reading

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towards zero

Tonight my parents and I will be going to a production of Towards Zero at a local high school.  I’m not too excited about seeing it, but my mom really wants to see it so I’ll go. I’m really tired … Continue reading

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