This has absolutely nothing to do with anybody who reads my journal (as far as I know, anyway), or anyone in my household or circle of friends/family. It is a general rant against an attitude I’ve seen too damned many…
Being a Host
As the practice of entertaining at home has, unfortunately, fallen by the wayside, many people have missed out on learning how to do so politely. I know that I am not at all qualified to host, for instance, a formal…
When You Take Children to Other People’s Homes
Continuing the prior article, these are the specific additional guidelines to be followed when one is a guest in someone’s home and has children with you. Again—do they make sense? What have I left out? If you disagree with something,…
Courtesy Redux
Edited to reflect the suggested changes. I may post this on my web site. I wouldn’t have thought to send it to Dear Abby, but I suppose I could. Is that okay with those of you who contributed changes/additions? Edit:…
Basic Rules of Being a Polite Guest
I have repeatedly threatened to write an article entitled, “The Coaster is NOT a D2!” and submit it to Dragon Magazine. I rather doubt that it would be published, but I think many a hostess of gaming groups would agree…
Infidelity
Life is ever so much easier when you’re able to think in black and white. There was a time when I was absolutely sure that not only would I immediately walk away from any partner who was unfaithful to me…
What Do You Want Your Kids to Know?
Following up on this post, I saw a Marilyn Vos Savant article a few years back about, “What to Teach Your Kids Before They Leave Home.” Current Mood: 😕curiousCurrent Music: “My Father” – Four Bitchin’ Babes
How Do You Become an Adult? And When?
I followed the link from dslartoo‘s interesting post today to Are We Grown Up Yet? Study Says Not ‘Till 26. I’m not really surprised by the survey results. I knew that my views on adulthood—both who qualifies, and when people…
Entries to Write
Entries to be written: Being in “Mommy mode” Need to be pursued Holidays/Birthdays
From Cheating to Polyamory
noelfigart recently asked if anyone on the Polyfamilies list would be willing to try writing an article about moving from cheating to polyamory. I mulled it a bit, and I’ve tried it. I’ll warn you—it’s long. But I’d appreciate feedback.…