If I’m right the current year is 2009, but every now and then I’m reminded that a good majority of our society still lives in the 60’s. I was a completely astonished today by a news article that was presented out of Philadelphia. A day camp, The Creative Steps Day Camp, was denied the usage [...]

It’s summer time! Kids are out of school. They are excited about being able to sleep in, play video games all day, watch more TV and maybe go outside to play. Parents are scrambling to figure out what to do with these children that don’t have “free” child care [a.k.a. school].
Having PJ out of [...]

To my Dad, Ken Simeon [yes I am a junior]. You were born in 1947. You were child # 7 of 8 and was the biggest kid to be born amongst his siblings @ 13 lbs. Throughout your life you had numerous “adventures”. From defending your parents house with your brothers & sisters from people [...]

Protect your child. Don’t let them get hurt. Make sure you’re watching every move. These are the things that run through the minds of all parents. It’s in our nature to protect our children. But how much protecting it too much? What’s the extent you would go to protect your child from getting hurt during [...]

“When the minority children got in the pool all of the Caucasian children immediately exited the pool,” Horace Gibson, parent of a day camp child, wrote in an email. “The pool attendants came and told the black children that they did not allow minorities in the club and needed the children to leave immediately.”
The next [...]

What the hell happened?  I know it’s been 30 years, but so much has changed.  For me, a huge change is economic.  My parents didn’t have any money, so even if I wanted to go to camp, we could never have afforded it anyway.  Also, I only remember camps where you went away for a [...]

To my Dad, also known as Papi, Grandpa, Hon, Amiel and Famous Amos [in the local bars].  You’re that guy that most people like, some people hate and everyone knows.   You’ve played in a band since, like FOREVER,  and have practiced in the basement since I can remember.  I mean, you’re pretty much “one” with [...]

Author, Kate Granju was the first person I ever heard use the term, “bubble wrapped” child.  I’m sure there are others, but she was the first to really get my attention with it.  After I laughed my ass off, I started thinking.  She’s right.  Kids today are bubble wrapped.  They are over protected, over indulged, [...]