When Did You Learn To Appreciate Your Parents?
I have to admit that I skipped *gasp* two workouts this week, and took a day of vacation on Friday to go with the wife and kids to the Kentucky State Fair. So we all loaded up for a 2-hour drive, and traipsed back and forth across the fairgrounds for a day. We had fun, [...]
The Dilema Between Vegan Ethics And Artificial Fertilizers
My recent project growing a raised bed vegetable garden started me thinking about the role of artificial fertilizers in feeding the burgeoning global population. This, in turn, led back to a question my wife and I debated a few weeks ago on the subject of vegan ethics. Is it more “ethical” to be vegan, from [...]
How To Square Foot Garden — A 2 Month Update
It’s been 2 months now since we decided to try our hands at building a raised bed vegetable garden. Now that we’ve had a chance to give the plants a little time to grow, I thought it about time to post an update on our progress. How To Square Foot Garden – Updated I’ve tried [...]
Do You Know All The Risks Of Getting A Tattoo?
An estimated 16% of American have a tattoo, with about one-third of people between the age of 25-29 bearing some kind of body art. But one has to wonder if they truly knew all the risks of getting a tattoo before going under the needle. Some recent reports would suggest tattoo remorse is nearly as [...]
When Did Sports Go Wrong? Athletes & Ethics Off-Kilter
I’ve always enjoyed sports. Playing them first, watching them second. However, over the last 5-7 years, my interest in the spectator-side of sports has started to wane. I find myself wondering how sports managed to go wrong. Not with me, but just in general. I’m a parent. I watch how parents push their child athletes [...]
Effort vs Talent – Teaching Your Kids To Be Successful
I’ve yet to meet a parent who didn’t want their kids to be successful, regardless of how we define “success.” Yet, there’s little guidance that tells parents how to meet that goal. Most of us, myself included, stumble around, hoping we’re making the right decisions. But you never really know if you’re doing it “right” [...]
4 Signs You Suffer From Tanorexia
People’s addiction to tanning has become so widespread that the term “tanorexia” has been coined to describe this widespread condition. Is it real? All one has to do is look to Hollywood to see how the masses worship tanning, despite the fact that the dangers are well-documented. Signs You Suffer From Tanorexia The American Cancer [...]
Eating Ramen Instant Noodles – How Much Risk Are You Taking?
Eating ramen instant noodles has become almost synonymous with being a college student. Almost everyone I know who has been to college has stories about subsisting on ramen instant noodles for at least a short period of time. After all, they’re an inexpensive, tasty, fast meal. But how good for you can eating ramen noodles [...]
How Parents Are Hurting Their Child Athletes
Over the last several years, I’ve had an opportunity to observe several child athletes. With the Winter Olympics having come and gone, and NCAA March Madness just around the corner, I’ve been considering the effect parents are having on their child athletes. I can’t help but think that, as parents, we’re doing our kids a [...]
How Your Health And Body Image Are Linked
A recent story on health and body image in Spain caught my attention. Apparently, the Spanish government has put new restrictions in place on television ads for cosmetic survey. Justified? The Link Between Your Health And Body Image The contention by the Spanish government is that ads for cosmetic surgeries, botox injections, and related [...]
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