Pope Protects Paedophiles

From high up on his bejewelled throne in his sprawling palace of hypocrisy, the Pope maintains his position that there is no sex with children, and certainly no cover ups in the Catholic Church.

Introductions Please

By Julie Rigg
Well with all of the fancy intros and hoopla surrounding the Oscars a few days ago, we here at the Rigg house had some pretty prestigious introductions of our own.  Readers may be familiar with Sidney (our Siamese Cat) and Milo (our German Shorthaired Pointer), and now for the latest member to join [...]

Hole in Jenga is Full of Heart!

What can you possibly do with a tower of Jenga blocks, a candy dish of leftover valentine sugar hearts, a squirt youth hockey player, a pulled back muscle and boredom?  You can have a great big laugh!  Here’s how my son took a boring afternoon and pulled off some entertainment  and put his pulled muscle [...]

Under age drinking in UK – new police powers

From today, the police have new powers to tackle under age drinking. This will make it easier for police to confiscate alcohol, move on groups of teenagers causing trouble and stop retailers selling to underage children.

Third Child Molester Sought by U.S. Marshals Returned to the U.S.

January 17, 2010
Phoenix, AZ – Early this morning, a convicted child molester who left a men’s shelter in Mesa in August 2009 with three other sex offenders, was returned to the United States after surrendering to authorities in Mexico.
In August 2009, Randy Brown, age 24, along with Donald Temple, Matthew Ellsworth, and Manual Dominguez left [...]

Monday Monday

Usually my Modays are just a wreck with lateness and things being delayed or not done at all.  Today, Monday, January 11, 2010 was a great Monday, with none of the nonsense that normally plagues my beginning to the week.
First stop, coffee.  The young one wants skates tightened to glide a little before his Monday [...]

Resolving to…

Just about a week into the New Year now, I find myself reflecting on past New Year’s resolutions.  I can’t seem to remember any though I’m sure there have been some.  I like to take this resolution thing month by month; maybe that’s why I can’t remember any specific resolutions.
As our hockey rink stands frigid [...]

U.S. Marshals Arrest Schenectady (New York) Man Sought for Parental Kidnapping

Earl Nelson, 35, was wanted by the Schenectady (New York) Police Department after it was alleged that Nelson traveled from Phoenix to New York on December 21, 2009, kidnapped his nine year-old daughter from her mother, and returned to Phoenix. Detectives with the Schenectady Police Department

Presidential Proclamation – National Mentoring Month

Every day, mentors in communities across our Nation provide crucial support and guidance to young people. Whether a day is spent helping with homework, playing catch, or just listening, these moments can have an enormous, lasting effect on a child’s life. During National Mentoring Month, we recognize those who give generously of themselves by mentoring young Americans.

Statement from the Press Secretary on the Enactment of the Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act

“Today the President was pleased to sign into law S. 1422, the Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act and appreciates the leadership of Senator Patty Murray, Senator Chris Dodd, Congressman Tim Bishop and others in Congress on this issue. This new law amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to make sure that flight attendants and pilots are able to qualify for FMLA benefits, just like other American workers.

Anthology of a Hockey Mom – Rink Update

Rink at its first filling.

Grocery Ghosts

In the trap, of which I caught a nanosecond time glimpse of (this was enough, trust me) I saw all sorts of lettuce bits, bakery crumbs and…

Undiaper Your Baby!

Many call this form of cuing “Elimination Communication” or simply abbreviated EC. Supporters of the practice claim that as early as the day babies are born, they have this ability to communicate their needs.

Undiaper That Baby!

Many call this form of cuing “Elimination Communication” or simply abbreviated EC. Supporters of the practice claim that as early as the day babies are born, they have this ability to communicate their needs.

Space and beyond.. from the toddler angle!

Space is a very complicated thing which even scientists are grappling with. However not for a toddler, sometimes toddlers make things sound as simple as ever. However they can put us in a spot with the questions the ask. My son 5 now, has been fascinated with space ever since he was 3. He has been devouring on any information he can get on space, planets, the solar system and the milky way galaxy! So much this has been our topic of discussion every day

Continuing Anthology of A Hockey Mom

One of the biggest misconceptions is that families involved with ice hockey have no other interests.

Outrageous Halloween

Bob posted a video on Jon Stewart’s and Fox’s view on Halloween costumes and he hit a note! I have always dreaded Halloween. Well at least I have for the past few years. The first couple of years were easy, I would buy whatever suited my fancy and my son had no choice but to [...]

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