February 2015

The Mystery Oil that Keeps Families Together

Family Rules are important, but there are some that I regret. Years ago I made a rule about my own conduct, hoping that others (hint, hint) who were then 10, 8, 6, and 3 would follow my family rule. My daughter had not yet been born. The rule was: public offence means public apology. This worked admirably when my second eldest, who was making gunpowder in his mother’s expensive Tupperware, had ...

By |2021-05-14T13:21:49+10:00February 28th, 2015|Dads, FAMILIES, LOVE & MARRIAGE|0 Comments

The Art of Slowing Down

Adam Sandler is a very funny man, but can be a bit rough around the edges for my liking. Alas, so is much of modern comedy. The movie 'Click' is Sandler to a tee. Happy Gilmore move over. Acerbic, sharp, funny and pushing the boundaries of humour (often in the wrong direction) this movie is something more than a comedy. 'Click' packs a message with a steel punch. Put family first ...

By |2015-02-21T12:04:35+10:00February 21st, 2015|FAMILIES, Other Topics|0 Comments

Braving the Blizzards of Love

Morgan Freeman's words boomed out across the cinema," This is a story about love, and like most love stories, it begins with utter foolishness." What were we watching? The latest remake of 'Gone with the Wind', or a romantic version of 'Pride and Prejudice'? No, not exactly. My wife and I were snuggling up together, in the cinema seats, to watch 'The March of the Penguins'. Snuggling was the proverbial word ...

By |2021-05-14T13:21:49+10:00February 21st, 2015|Dads, FAMILIES, LOVE & MARRIAGE|0 Comments

Valentines Day and Fifty Shades of Darkness

In a matter of days we celebrate Valentine’s Day by sending a card to the love of our life, buying flowers, chocolates or a host of other things to ‘prove’ our love for our one true love. Some people hate the rampant commercialism whilst others among us go along for the ride. I myself think that any custom that provokes us to keep the flame of love alive has got to ...

By |2021-05-14T13:22:25+10:00February 6th, 2015|Children, Dads, FAMILIES, LOVE & MARRIAGE, Other Topics|1 Comment
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