As a parent of two young children I would amend this list thusly:

That is not how that is supposed to be done. Officers are instructed, and I can vouch for it being done repeatedly, to NEVER do that taste test of breast milk nonsense. That would ensure disciplinary action and possible removal. I have seen it written, it is very express.

I made a TSA officer laugh on my last “random” screening. Because I’ve had it done a dozen times before, I just stood there, arms up and left him to get on with it. At one point he said “you don’t seem to be too bothered about this” and I replied “I’m not the one feeling up some stranger’s junk in an airport”.

Twas the night before Christmas

Might as well drive. Far more pleasant experience. Can’t wait for those trans ocean highways.

In the Raleigh / Research Triangle area, I’d have to go with Brigs. They’re a local chain with a handful of locations in Raleigh, Durham, and the nearby suburbs. Their Eggs Benedict recipes are fantastic, their monthly pancake / waffle specials are always interesting to try out, and their prices are reasonable.

I think the point of this article is that when raised optimistically, the child will have a mindset of problem solving and a resilience, and their optimism will not be crushed because there are tools ingrained in his mind to either solve the problem or, if impossible, be grateful for the status quo.

Read the other comments for a concise explanation of how tax brackets ACTUALLY work. The long and short is that a raise is a raise. Getting bumped into the next tax bracket is always a good thing: you don't suddenly start paying an extra 2+% tax on ALL your income - just the income over that last bracket. 

I know this is obvious to a lot of people, but hey, US public schools can only do so much:

I’m here to testify that a squeegee is the best damned thing you can buy for glass shower doors. Wish I had learned that years ago.

I’m here to testify that a squeegee is the best damned thing you can buy for glass shower doors. Wish I had learned…

Jim Spanfeller has the business acumen of Donald Trump.

As a father of twins, I like the “Embrace the Crying” tip. I would add that you should also embrace your own crying and your partner’s crying. Everyone will be crying!

As a father of 4-year-old twins, I’ll say this: You do it because you have to.
They are the most aggravating little buggers you will ever meet, but they’re your buggers and nothing feels as good as cuddling up with them in the rocking chair for bedtime stories or the double running hug-tackles you get when you pick…

Get a schedule (for feedings, naps, diapers,etc.) and STICK TO IT. Both kids (can’t speak for more than two, because we have twins so that’s what I know) stay on the same schedule, period. Your chance to get literally anything done or get any measurable sleep is dependent on when both are asleep or happily awake and…

I’m starting to think the only thing to do is punish the collective until they see why they need to police their own.

Why do “Recent Videos from Deadspin” auto-play, with sound?  It’s making me hate whomever appears in the videos. 

Luckily for both Martindale and Peters, neither had to eat any crow

Seems he’s fallen off a bit in his old age. In his prime, he was maybe the best pick-six-thrower in NFL history.

As a widow who raised two sets of twins, a brother, and a cousin (all alive, no jail, no drugs, no babies, all functioning members of society) here are my helpful tips: