end of innocence

This is Phoebe's view of the world. It's filled with hearts of all colors, shapes, and sizes and females in long, flowing robes with long, flowing hair that exudes boundless energy.

I couldn't believe it when I read the news this evening -- a third school shooting on American soil and more young girls dead plus a school principal. What the he-- is going on?

Granted, there are wierdos around the world, but most don't have easy access to firearms. If you took away the weapons, wouldn't it make it harder to commit these crimes?

Who's to blame? The quality of life in America is being eroded. Takes 2 careers to have that mega dream house, multilevel gas grill, luxury lifestyle, but outsource the kids to the media, the computer and don't give them your time and energy. Are we raising our kids to be responsible citizens or are we trusting that they'll just turn out okay?

So why not eat dinner with your kid(s) tonight. Give them a bath. Read them books. Just be with them and give them love. Half the world's problems would be solved if we raised our children more deliberately and responsibly and lived more simply.

And if you don't agree with any of this, don't hesitate to express your thoughts. I won't fire you like the leader of our nation would for having a different opinion!