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The "Twilight" Zone

Hold your nose and join me for a literary analysis of a series that would serve mankind better as mulch in our gardens. Click HERE what it's all about...

 

  "Enlighten the Gentiles"

Yiddish words and phrases to amuse and confuse.
The latest entry explains a little about the expression Mazel Tov, and about a reason to use it. And you'll find the archives HERE . Read and enjoy...... 

 

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The Man (of the House): The love of my life. Severely addicted to books (that take up WAYYYY too much space in our house) and raw garlic. We've been married 15 years, but involved for many more. Long story....

Our Kids:
SC:  Age 14. Book addicted like both her parents. Serious, but with a nice sense of humor. Well mannered in the eyes of the world, but at home,it can be another story--she's a teenager(!)

JR: Age 10  I think of her as a Disney Princess's evil twin. All the eccentricity of both sides of the family wrapped up in a sweet little body and an adorable smile. People find her a darling. I do too, but I also find her exhausting!

The Beasts: Our 2 cats, both adopted from animal rescue. "Bart" is a big, solid black, total teddy bear of a cat. Our brown tabby queeen "Bella" is  in love with The Man, though she seems to like me too!

Me: Children's librarian by day, tired keeper of all of the above by night. When I think of my life, I think of Nicole Hollander (Sylvia)'s immortal line about things that are easier than combining a family and a career. Like swimming the Amazon covered in peanut butter....

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    "Baby Genius" Refunds

    « H E LibraryLady :: email
    posted Mon, 10/26/09

    Bought any "Baby Einstein" DVDs since 2004?

    Well, if you have, according this NY Times article the Disney Corporation is now ready to admit that your child just might not have been turned into a genius through watching this stuff, and is offering you a refund.

    I want to make it crystal clear that I am not anti-TV. And while I cheer the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that kids under 2 get no screen time at all, I know damned well that in most households, little kids are going to get their share of Elmo, Dora and the Purple Dinosaur Who Shall Not Be Named. The realities of life with small children ensure that the TV is on in most houses at least PART of the day. Certainly my own two girls got theirs--though said Purple Dinosaur somehow never showed up on the TV at our house. Wink

    But anything for kids labeled with the word "Einstein" or "Genius" has always raised my bullshit meter to its highest level, and I have not purchased any of it for the library. The other branches have it--people can ask for it if they want it.

    That anyone would demand a refund because these DVDs didn't turn their kids into ready-for-college-by-kindergarten kids is pathetic.

    And why would they ever want their kids to be geniuses?
    Brains are important. Intellect is important. But it's more important to focus on what will help our kids grow up to be well adjusted, fairly happy adults.

    And that's not something you can buy in the video store--or get in a book from the library.
    That's what comes from us, as parents. And it's damned hard work. No shortcuts.

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