When our ship arrived at Madagascar, we were met by a lot of canoes. People were selling fruit and vegetables. They brought their families for more attention and sales “appeal.” It was heartbreaking to realize how little they had, how hard their lives must be, and how tragic most of Africa truly is. Yet, they seemed content and happy in their own ways…
Favorite #DadMoments for #FathersDay at #DadChat PLUS PrizesThe Real Problem Is…Part TwoPlease read Part One of this two-part column before reading this… Do you know any young couple planning on having more than one or two children? I ask all young people I meet about their “family” plans and I rarely hear them say they plan on a big family. The social norms in Western Society have changed so radically in just a few decades that having children and building a family have become second thoughts after getting a new BMW. Verizon – A Company that does NOT Believe in Customer ServiceI know I’m old when I really get nostalgic about so many things. Top of the list is good customer service. Yes, I remember when uniformed gas station attendants cheerfully came out and offered to fill your tank, check your oil and tire pressure, AND clean your windshield. Yes, I remember going into a shoe store where a man in a suit would come out and offer to help. AND, he actually was a professional who knew all about EVERY shoe in the store and took pride in being a GREAT shoe salesman. The list goes on and on. Today it’s slightly different. Over-Population IS a Myth PLUS How Verizon and Oceania MISTREAT YOU!Thursday, May 22, 2014 Featured guests: Cherylyn Harley LeBon – Co-Chairman of the Project 21 National Advisory Board – for “Political Talk.” Pastor Drew Sams for “Spiritual Talk.” Today’s radio show is inspired by this week’s world and local events…as well as this week’s column, The Real Problem Is…Part One. Dubai Mall Food CourtDubai is indeed the most extravagant city I’ve ever seen. Maybe certain ancient kingdoms had more waste and glitter but none could compare with the modern marvels of Dubai. This 46-second “quick” tour of a food court in one of their huge malls gives you a humorous view of Dubai… The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Technology and Our Kids at #DadChatTechnology and us…let alone OUR KIDS – is an evergreen topic at #DadChat. Why? Because it is ever-changing and ever-present in all our lives. When we can have a true expert on the topic, I leap at the opportunity and that is what we have this Thursday, May 22 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT/9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET with Brian Fanzo. Brian Fanzo is the proud Dad of 3 girls, living in Arizona. He was born in Pittsburgh and is a diehard fan for all Pittsburgh Sports. He IS a Social Media Geek who loves technology and currently is the Social Technology Evangelist at @Iodatacenters focused on collaboration, community and teaching change. I think, however, he LOVES being a dad – READ… Some questions to ponder and ask Brian: ~~ Are YOU as tech savvy as YOUR kids? ~~ When you get a new tech toy, who figures it out first – YOU or the kids? ~~ What do you do to protect your family on the web? ~~ Do your kids have unfettered access to all forms of media? ~~ What is YOUR biggest fear about the Internet? ~~ What is YOUR biggest love about the Internet? Some suggest tweets to invite your friends to join #DadChat this week: Guest @iSocial_Fanz takes us into Tech and Our Kids at #DadChat Thursday Technology and Our Kids comes to #DadChat tomorrow Do YOU trust the Internet with brining up YOUR kids – #DadChat tonigh The Real Problem Is…Part OneWhat is the biggest world problem? Some would have you believe it is Climate Change; others might say Iran, China, and/or North Korea, while others will cite Russia or corruption/dissention in our capital. Yes, those are all problems with the exception, in my opinion, of “climate change” which used to be labeled “global warming” but is simply – WEATHER. |