Cars — and especially SUVs — are lethal machinery. They’re even more lethal when combined with young, inexperienced drivers.
The other night at around 10:30pm, nearly asleep after a 19-hour day, we heard a car skid outside our home.… Read the rest
Category Archives: Parenting & Family
12 Personal Aspirations For 2012
Better late than never. 🙂
I like the act of self reflection and prescription involved with new-year resolutions. But to me, these formal intentions tend to be idealistic, poorly executed and often cliche. That’s why I’ve always shied away from them.… Read the rest
Women Greatly Underestimate How Fast They Become Infertile
Laura and I were among the first of our friends to get married, at ages 23 and 24, respectively. We also were among the first to start having kids, at age 30 and 31.
I never thought of ourselves as young for these life events, though we were certainly young compared to most in our close social net.… Read the rest
It’s Movember!
I need your help.
When my Uncle Barry was officially diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2006, he made a point of not only informing me, but pleading with me to make sure I got checked out. Because he was a guy who put off health issues, doctors discovered his prostate cancer later-stage.… Read the rest
I’ll Be Back Soon
Damn! It’s been pretty quiet around here lately — a record-long silence, in fact.
I don’t like the silence, especially since AttentionMax site has long been an important venue for me to express feelings, explore new subjects and crystallize thoughts.… Read the rest