Category Archives: IMHO Rants

Polite Conversation

Posted on January 24, 2011 by uttersuburbia

One of the most basic tenets of etiquette and good manners is to never discuss matters of politics, religion, money or sex in public.  Most of us learned this as children along with saying please and thank you.  The goal … Continue reading →

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Tiger Mothering

Posted on January 16, 2011 by uttersuburbia

The new book in the parenting section of the book store; Amy Chua’s “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother”  has generated a whole lot of discussion.  Here is a link to a Wall Street Journal article titled “Why Chinese Mothers … Continue reading →

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“Trick or Treat” Obsolete?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by uttersuburbia

Last night was Halloween and I was the candy handerouter. I love that job and can hardly wait to see all the little ones. I had the large puppy behind a baby gate so he could watch but not lick … Continue reading →

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