Tag: Children

Illegal immigrants, the law, and the DREAM Act

Let me say at the outset that I’m a legal immigrant to the USA. There’s a good reason for all the hoops through which people like myself must jump. We have to prove that we’re healthy, suitably qualified to support ourselves, and don’t pose any threat to the security or interests of the United States.… Continue reading Illegal immigrants, the law, and the DREAM Act

Would you please help my friends?

My online buddies Unix-Jedi and Dixie have a new addition to their family, Evie. Gerber, the baby-food people, are running a contest called ‘The Gerber Generation‘, looking for a baby or babies to be used in advertising. The winners receive a substantial scholarship, which would obviously be very helpful to a young couple. UJ and… Continue reading Would you please help my friends?

Baby and dog – too cute for words!

Following my posts earlier this week of sled dogs hauling a water-skier, and a baby kissing his own reflection in a mirror, reader Gail G. suggests that I simply have to post the video below. Having watched it, I agree – it rounds out the earlier video clips very nicely to end the week! Talk… Continue reading Baby and dog – too cute for words!

So you think life’s given you a raw deal?

Count your blessings that you don’t have to endure this. Go and read it . . . then say a prayer for Jennifer, and her daughter Jessica, and all those involved in this tragedy. While you’re at it, remember that there are many more Jennifers and Jessicas across our country, in different kinds of need,… Continue reading So you think life’s given you a raw deal?

Oh, the poor dears . . .

I note that the warm-and-fuzzy brigade in the UK are getting their panties in a wad over a manual of “restraint and self-defence techniques for unruly children in secure training centres” issued by that country’s Ministry of Justice. The Daily Mail reports: The document, Physical Control in Care, authorises staff to ‘use an inverted knuckle… Continue reading Oh, the poor dears . . .

Doofus Of The Day #370

Today’s Doofus is from Virginia. A 35-year-old mother died after her 7-year-old son accidentally crashed their powerboat into a pier on the Hampton River Sunday evening, according to police. Virginia Marine Police Spokesman Don Bull said an adult allowed the child to briefly steer the boat as the family was returning home from a day… Continue reading Doofus Of The Day #370