Category Archives: Family Values

Hey, it’s Aging Baby Boomer Barbie

Episode 6: Polymer Degradation. The horror!—  Ken and Barbie must sell their Corvette and their condo in Malibu to support their parents in a long-term-care facility. A door-to-door evangelist gets them thinking about shelf-life and product expiration dates. They discover … Continue reading

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Home & Family Values Corner: Gesundheit!

A teacher in Vacaville, Calif., is penalizing his students if they say “God bless you” after someone sneezes. It’s disruptive, he says, and besides, “in the old days they were saying, ‘God bless you’ for getting rid of evil spirits. … Continue reading

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Home & Family Values Corner: Pet names

Today we turn our attention to some “pet” names some of you give your children that can lead to a breakdown of authority. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard Dads call their sons “buddy” rather than using their … Continue reading

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