Yet another dumb thing to worry about

Parents, beware! There is a new scourge threatening the health of your children, and while it may seem harmless enough now, there’s no telling how dangerous things could get.

Ask yourself these questions about your child: Does he or she have a pair of headphones? Does he or she have access to the Internet? Does he or she have about $17 to spend? If you answered yes to any or all of the above, there is a good chance your child is already addicted to digital drugs. Continue reading »

Kick off your Sunday shoes

I have a confession to make that may come as a shock to those of you who also grew up in the ’80s: I have never seen the movie “Footloose.” I know that it’s about rebellious city kid Kevin Bacon dancing away his anger and frustration after moving to a small town where dancing and rock music are illegal.

And I think I can guess the ending: Kevin Bacon gets a machine gun, kills a bunch of communists, frees his oppressed classmates and then learns that he’s actually a ghost. Continue reading »