Can You Be #Friends with Someone Whose #Politics are Diametrically Opposed to Yours?

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

Yes, I know most people would answer this “Moral Question of the Week” with a quick, “Of course.” But, to me, it’s not so simple. To me, the future of my kids’ lives are at stake with what is going on in the world today. Therefore, the politics of our times – both domestically and internationally – make a huge difference in my day-to-day life and thinking. I’ve found that reasonable “dialogue” with people with opposing views is hard and often ends up in someone being angry. So, with “old” friends on the opposite spectrum, we’ve agreed to simply not talk politics.

Mozeying in Mozambique #Africa #Travel

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

Mozambique, Africa is and was a very dangerous place when we ported there in December/January. Consequently, we chose to stay on the ship so this is just what we could see from port. Given we went to 13 countries, 22 cities, in 33 days, we didn’t feel deprived on our trip to Africa, India, and the UAE.

#DadChat Is Teaching Kids to Care #NoKidHungry

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

What is the #1 ingredient to happiness? Money? Success? Sex? NO! The single biggest ingredient to happiness is GRATITUDE. Most of our kids are living blessed lives yet most of our younger generation is more self-involved than ever. Tonight at #DadChat, August 28 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.PT/9:00 – 10:00 p.m.ET, we are going to TEACH OUR KIDS TO CARE (about something other than themselves) with special co-host Tim McDonald.

Honey, I’m Hungry!

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

Is it Okay to Cheat on Your Taxes? #IRS

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

Baboon Bazaar and Battling Boars

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

The baboons were so entertaining. We saw a couple mating, but I wasn’t quick enough to get “that action” but I did get the aftermath and it’s quite amusing.

Coming Out, #Family, and #Music with Lord Christian at #DadChat

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

Christian – Eagle Scout

Every parent wants the best for their kids. I asked the Moral Question of the Week, WHICH do you want most for your kids – to be Happy, Good, or Successful? Yes, we want all three but not on that list is, do you care about your kid(s) sexuality? I would assume that most of the #DadChat community is open-minded and, dare I say, inclusive. I know there’s no homophobia in our community BUT that doesn’t answer the question of how YOU would deal with a child that is questioning his or her sexuality? We are going to TAKE THIS ON with co-host Christian Hollingsworth aka Lord Christian, who has lived it and then some this Thursday July 21 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT/9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET.

Baby Boomers Get Old, Too!

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

I was born in the fifties so I guess that qualifies me as part of the Baby Boomer generation. I’d rather not be part of what I consider as the most destructive modern-era generation of self-involved human beings the planet has ever seen. But, I had no choice as to when I was born. I’m fond of saying that the ONLY good thing to come out of the sixties was some decent rock ‘n’ roll and, sadly, I stand by that statement. Okay, the Civil Rights movement was a good thing, too.