The world my great-grandparents grew up in was marginally changed from that of their progenitors. The change curve has gotten progressively steeper ever since, to the point that my children's reality is radically different from that when I was their age.

Here is some "kids say the darnedest things" proof:

• "Daddy Daddy I love this coloring book ( Read more... )

It's not that I take moral fiber less seriously than calling bullshit ( Read more... )

I was all in a bustle to leave on time. Work badge, backpack, crap where's the laptop power cord. Got it. Shit, keys? Oh there they are. Time: 10:32, I can still make it on time. Rgh.I flew through the living room and right by the baby swing where my daughter had just woken up and was glancing around the room calmly. I stopped in my tracks ( Read more... )

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