Cheers Star Encourages Kids to Get Interested in the Trades Again, Encourages Parents to Engage their Kids

Published in November 18th, 2009
Posted by Clever Betsy in Date Order Blog Entries, Family, Parenting, Politics, Society
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When I was on maternity leave with my oldest son, Cheers was on right about the time I got him down for the first nap of the day. I got addicted to the show’s ridiculous ensemble cast. The well-developed characters were just what a lonely housebound mommy needed!
Cliff Clavin was a favorite character of [...]

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Glad to be a “Soccer Mom”

Published in September 11th, 2009
Posted by Clever Betsy in Date Order Blog Entries, Family, Parenting, Politics, Society
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Well, it’s official – I’m a soccer mom! My son had his first practice with the h-f soccer club last night.
I was thinking about it this morning in light of today’s date and the monstrous significance it has for our country, I am so grateful to be able to drive my son to a practice [...]

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Our Nation Must Come of Age – and Put a Hand Out to Big Daddy Government?

Published in January 20th, 2009
Posted by Clever Betsy in Date Order Blog Entries, Economy, Philosophy, Politics
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Although I’m ambivalent about Obama, I was excited that his first speech as president had a stern, fatherly tone. I especially appreciated that he included the scriptural reference – “The time has come to set aside childish things.” The actual quote from the New International Version of 1 Corinthians 13:11 is “When I was [...]

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