Barn Doors, Bigfoot And Storms...Oh My! I grew up on a farm in rural Carroll County, Ohio. My Dad expected a lot from my brothers and I as we had chores that had to be done everyday, seven days a week, 365 days a year! There are also certain rules that had to be followed like don't... ( added 1 year 275 days ago.)

Why Does The Sidekick Never Get Any Credit? Definitions: Backyard Mechanic: A person with mechanical ability who does all their own vehicle repairs due to mistrust of certified mechanics. Backyard Mechanic Sidekick: A person with little or no mechanical ability who gets the... ( added 2 years 45 days ago.)

Yes I'm 40...And I don't Care! Yes, I recently turned 40. I’ve been around four entire decades! I guess when you turn 40 you’re supposed to get upset and go crazy. At least that’s what people seem to expect me to do. Friends and family ask me how I feel, what’s it like being... ( added 2 years 78 days ago.)

You Can Never Outrun Change! The ability to adapt to changes in one’s life is what makes the human species so great. I think the majority of people detest change, myself included. I tend to be a creature of habit, my routines as familiar to me as a lover’s embrace. But change... ( added 2 years 108 days ago.)

Do I Still "Have It" As A Dad? I remember a time when my boys looked up to me and thought I was the greatest Dad ever. They marveled at my abundant knowledge and were impressed by my feats of strength as I lifted a push lawn mower into the bed of my truck to work on it or would... ( added 2 years 133 days ago.)

A Parent's Nightmare And Heaven Sent Help! On October 30, 2006 I got that call every parent dreads. My oldest son, Jimmy, had called me when school let out that he was not riding the bus home and had a ride home with his friend, Kara. This was not the dreaded call. It came about 20 minutes... ( added 2 years 135 days ago.)

5 Parenting Rules I Live By Raising kids today can be a challenge, to say the least. It's a scary world out there and you can't be blamed for worrying. Parents today face an uphill battle with all the things available on the internet, the television filled with sex, violence... ( added 2 years 142 days ago.)

Everyday Is Father's Day-Confessions Of A Stay-at-home-Dad! I have been a stay-at-home-Dad for nearly six years. I get varied responses from people when they find out I'm a "homemaker" and my wife is the "breadwinner." From women I get positive remarks and men look at me like I'm nuts! Sometimes, I have to... ( added 2 years 150 days ago.)

Taxation Is Nothing More Than Theivery Taxation in the United States is out of hand. Our Government is nothing more than a bloated, rotting carcass of waste! Government spending is gutting our country. It is high time for some change, don't you think? Here is one way to think about... ( added 2 years 169 days ago.)

Allergies May Be Caused By Cleaning Products In Your Home. Could the products you use everyday in your home cause allergies? Not just cleaning products but soap, dishwashing liquid, mouthwash, laundry detergent, etc. Our homes are loaded with chemicals. Here are some sobering facts: 150 chemicals... ( added 2 years 174 days ago.)