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I’m always on the lookout for a good book and when I saw this video it really piqued my interest. It’s simple, yet to the point and the point it makes is something I think many of us can relate to. Watch it for yourself and see if you agree.
The book Raising a Father written by Arjun Sen, is the story of how a father comes to realize that he doesn’t know his daughter. The story shows how, after a traumatic event, Arjun realizes he needs to reorganize his priorities, makes a decision to leave the corporate world that he’s been so engrossed in, and spend the time getting to know his own daughter.
Now he doesn’t just quit his job to become a stay at home dad (which I don’t consider to be a bad option!). Instead, he starts his own company, working from home so has the opportunity to spend more time doing things with his own daughter. What he proved along the way was that it actually is possible to have success and still be a good father. The main difference for him now is that he measures success differently and is enjoying fatherhood.
I’m not saying that if a parent works outside the home that makes them any less of a parent. But, we all know how easy it can be to become wrapped up in our work and start missing some of our kids activities. They grow up so fast. I believe if there is an opportunity for a parent to be successful in work and still be as involved as they can possibly be with their own children, why not take it? Personally, that’s the biggest reason I continue with the job I have. Could I find a job for more pay? I’m sure I could. But, I set my own schedule, I work from home, I’m available to my daughter almost all of the time. I am fortunate in that I get the best of both worlds.
I think Raising a Father sounds like a story most of us can relate to and I think I’m going to give it a read!
Thanks to Parent Reviewers, I was sent a couple of books to read and review. I received the 2 books in the mail and have received no other compensation. These opinions are strictly mine and I have chosen to share them with my readers.
The first book I read is titled Snow Takes the Checker! written by Demi Knight Clark. The story’s main character is Snow the race horse and her love of racing and her love of friends. I have to admit, I loved the artwork that was done throughout the book, but I’m somewhat unclear as to what age group this book was written for.
At first glance I thought it was directed towards young children, i.e., toddlers. But, after reading the story, I’m not sure. The story begins with Snow telling the reader about her dream of racing and introduces her family which supports her dream. The storyline then takes a turn and introduces her friend Tula, a turtle, and her arch rival, a raccoon named Robbie. The long awaited race takes place and all of the different animals participate. There is quite a bit of jostling for position and an attempt by the author to teach the importance of good sportsmanship, but in the end, the race is a tie thanks to Snow waiting for her friend so they could cross the finish line together. I thought this was pretty thoughtful on Snow’s part, but it also show Robbie in the background looking exhausted and losing the race. So, while Snow was quite polite during the race, she certainly didn’t do any favors for anyone other than her friend. This story seems to have a conflicting message, or maybe it’s trying to get too many messages across in one simple story book, but then again, maybe I’m just over thinking it!
The second book I read is titled Catty Wompus and is written by Julie Howe with drawings by Chason Matthams. Catty Wompus is the story about a lonely girl who has all the material things a girl could ever ask for. Unfortunately, Catty has everything but the thing that matters most, friendship.
Catty Wompus is a wonderfully written story for tweens. I think every girl and boy has met someone like Catty, they may not have realized though why they were so unhappy. In today’s environment of having so much, it can certainly be difficult to understand that having things isn’t what makes us happy. This is an important lesson all kids should learn. It wouldn’t hurt for a few adults to learn this as well! I do recommend Catty Wompus.
So I spent the last week in training for a new position with my employer. It is definitely more customer service oriented and will empower me to help customers resolve their issues rather than requiring me to pass them off to someone else which is what I currently have to do. I think it’s a good career move for me and I will enjoy it. I knew it was time to look at other areas of the company because I was really beginning to feel complacent and bored in what I was doing.
If you’re feeling stuck in whatever it is that you’re doing or attempting to do, and you don’t know how to get moving forward again, you might want to check out Blast Off! the best selling book from life and business strategist Allison Maslan. Whether you’re wanting to move forward in your current line of works or maybe even start a new business, Blast Off! can help you find the inspiration you need to be successful.
The book sells for only $24 or less and is available on Amazon, Borders, Barnes and Noble websites. Personally, I’d be interested to see if it could give me advice on getting my sewing business off the ground. I like my job okay, but my dream is to sell what I sew!
I have been somewhat addicted to certain daytime soap operas since I was in college, almost 30 years! One show in particular I even TIVO every day so I can watch it and keep up with all the action. I think soap operas are addictive because they always leave you hanging. They’re experts at the “cliff hanger”, whether it’s just before a commercial or at the end of the hour, and don’t even get me started on the Friday cliff hanger that keeps you hanging on till the Monday show!
Cliff hangers are an old trick used in books and movies and on just about any series television show. I think it only makes sense to see companies out there on the web taking advantage of this very same type of addictive cliff hanger. One of the most creative I’ve seen is Red Chair Confessions which keeps us coming back to see the next video to try to figure out exactly what these so called “confessions” are all about.
Red Chair Confessions has several viewable videos including a priest confessional where the confessor states she participated in a certain act multiple times and knows she should stop. She leaves before the priest can even tell her to complete her specified number of Hail Mary’s. Another video shows the same gal visiting her therapist who appears to be taking notes, but instead seems to be noting the accessories her client is wearing. A third video shows a mom in her walk in closet, video taping herself confessing to her addiction. The question for the viewer of every video is, “what is the addiction”? There is definitely enough sexual innuendo in each video to make you think it’s something sexual, but, in my opinion, I think that’s the hook to keep us coming back to watch more videos!
I have an idea of what it’s leading up to, but I’m going to let you watch this video and you tell me what you think.
As a member of Parent Reviewers, I was recently given the opportunity to read a very special book, The Mighty Queens of Freeville and this is my review of the book.
When I was first asked if I would read and then write a review of The Mighty Queens of Freeville, I was under the impression that it was a fictional novel. To my surprise, the book is not a novel, but the memoir of Amy Dickinson, the syndicated advice columnist and contributor to NPR. So, it was with a bit of trepidation that I opened up the cover of the book and began to read the experiences of Amy Dickinson, both as a child and as an adult woman.
Amy’s story as a child, growing up on a small farm, is one that many of us can relate to. Amy’s skill at writing makes it enjoyable to read and drew me in making me feel that I was right there, experiencing it right alongside Amy. Her childhood experiences in a small town in upstate New York built Amy’s character and shaped who she is as an adult and, more importantly, as a mother. You see, Amy is divorced and has been raising her daughter on her own, following in the footsteps of her own mother and aunts, something of a family tradition.
Amy shares her experiences as a child, adult, wife, single mother, daughter, niece, and friend, and does it in such a witty way that she draws the reader right into the stories she’s telling. Amy’s stories are touching, tearful, joyous and sometimes, downright humorous. I haven’t had so much fun reading a book in a very long time and I highly recommend anyone who enjoys reading, to pick up a copy of The Mighty Queens of Freeville for themselves.
