en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/553060 Comments by Brett Nordquist http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/10/22/this-is-your-brain-with-a-smartphone/#IDComment105512171 I sat in a meeting today with my face in my laptop and my iPhone to the side of the keys. I was ready for anything that might pop up on my screen. And then I thought to myself, "Why am I attending this meeting if I feel the need to bring my office along?". I closed my laptop just as the meeting ended. Maybe next week. Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:40:29 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/10/22/this-is-your-brain-with-a-smartphone/#IDComment105512171 http://blog.nordquist.org/the-flip-mino-hd-rocks/#IDComment101826929 Kel, I still love it. Kim uses it more than I do, but it's so small and easy to use. It's fantastic. Fri, 1 Oct 2010 17:21:04 +0000 http://blog.nordquist.org/the-flip-mino-hd-rocks/#IDComment101826929 http://brianstorms.com/2010/01/how-google-is-losing-nexus-one-buyers.html#IDComment89908245 It appears that, the tech industry, only Apple knows how to market and present their products. No wonder Google stopped selling the Nexus One from their website. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:57:59 +0000 http://brianstorms.com/2010/01/how-google-is-losing-nexus-one-buyers.html#IDComment89908245 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/07/12/cant-make-up-my-mind/#IDComment86414953 Your post brought back good memories I have of helping my father put on a new roof. But I was too young to help do anything on the roof. My job was to pickup shingle scraps and nails off the carport. Finally, after days of begging, my father allowed me up on the roof and I hammered in a few shingles. Isn't it interesting how your boys show up on their own time. Maybe it's a little late, but it sounds like you made it worth their while. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:40:57 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/07/12/cant-make-up-my-mind/#IDComment86414953 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/05/25/meet-the-master-motivator/#IDComment77104686 I can see myself in much of what you describe. In Jr. High I couldn't stand school. Disliked church even more and thought my parents were clueless. It took a few years before I pulled it together around 9th grade. I think you've doing what you can: be there for them, listen to them, be the sounding board and provide advice when you feel it will be received. Tue, 25 May 2010 21:58:33 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/05/25/meet-the-master-motivator/#IDComment77104686 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/04/24/words-of-hope-for-you-newbie-parents/#IDComment70466641 That must be a good feeling watching your daughter progress through life. As much as I'm looking forward to the times when I don't have to change a diaper or listen to the same joke over and over, I'm thrilled to be where I am today. Today, Luca jumped on my lap after spending the afternoon outside. She was cold and tucked herself under the blanket as we sat at my computer. It won't be long before she's too big to sit on my lap. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:32:06 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/04/24/words-of-hope-for-you-newbie-parents/#IDComment70466641 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/04/13/you-say-you-dont-like-me/#IDComment67792816 One of the benefits of having children later in life is learning from other's successes and trials. I've seen a number of parents err on the side of friendship and it might feel good at first but the long term consequences are not pleasant. I believe you are making the right choices now that will be a long-term friendship when your son mature into a man. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:35:56 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/04/13/you-say-you-dont-like-me/#IDComment67792816 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/04/10/what-he-thinks-of-obama/#IDComment67216425 Wouldn't Palin to speak with? I'd like to play basketball with Obama but I'd love to talk to Palin. I don't believe she's stupid or clueless although she comes across that way at times. Does she ever let her hair down? I suspect she does away from the camera. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 06:35:36 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/04/10/what-he-thinks-of-obama/#IDComment67216425 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/03/30/something-to-remember-me-by/#IDComment65129020 Thanks for the link and mention, Mike. I read this post two days ago and have come back to it each day since. I've now read it three or four times and I like it more each time I read it. I suspect I'll have a similar experience in the future. I'm trying not to think about it yet I know that won't stop it from happening. I suspect your son will remember you made an effort even if he didn't quite know how to respond. Thu, 1 Apr 2010 05:04:36 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/03/30/something-to-remember-me-by/#IDComment65129020 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/03/16/trying-to-keep-up-with-him/#IDComment62729087 Lovely. Just a great post. I like that you got a picture of him moving ahead of you. And that you listened to him. You know I'm reading your blog because I love your writing and because I'm searching for tips on how to deal with teenagers, right? You have a unique perspective to parenting that's different from mine. I could learn a lot from you. I have learned a lot already. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:14:22 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/03/16/trying-to-keep-up-with-him/#IDComment62729087 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/03/11/2042/#IDComment61537491 You found the right words at the right time. It sure feels good when that happens. I still blow it much of the time finding the wrong words at the wrong time. I enjoyed this post. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:13:28 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/03/11/2042/#IDComment61537491 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/03/03/the-best-two-tips-for-good-writing/#IDComment59649572 I learn something each time I turn to your blog and today was no different. I kept a journal through high school but it wasn't till my mission that I did so on a daily basis. And about "reading good writing"? That's why I come back to your blog each day. Well done, Mike. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 23:40:58 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/03/03/the-best-two-tips-for-good-writing/#IDComment59649572 http://yourdailyblarg.blogspot.com/2010/02/freaky-friday-reality-tv-edition.html#IDComment58303505 You're missing out. Gym, Tan and Laundry is all you need at the Jersey Shore. My favorite quote so far is the Situation talking to Pauly D outside a club: "If you can't get yourself a 10 get yourself give 2's" Now how awesome is that? Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:11:53 +0000 http://yourdailyblarg.blogspot.com/2010/02/freaky-friday-reality-tv-edition.html#IDComment58303505 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/02/12/can-i-come/#IDComment56595852 What I think is great about this is how your son kept calling and each time you gave a little bit more. Yet I thought it was supposed to get easier taking kids to the store once they reached their teens? I feel as though I've been tricked. These posts about your son and daughters are my favorite. They give me hope that when my kids are older that I'll be able to relate with them as well as you do. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:30:51 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/02/12/can-i-come/#IDComment56595852 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/02/09/wake-up-call-2/#IDComment56084170 We have an alarm clock at our house but it walks, yells and is only 2-years old. Looking forward to a new model at some point. Loved the scene your dog created! Tue, 9 Feb 2010 23:37:12 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/02/09/wake-up-call-2/#IDComment56084170 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/02/06/what-theyre-saying-about-you/#IDComment55706924 I'm not consistent. Some days I do it all: laundry, dishes, garbages and watch the kids. But other times I'm totally tuned out to her needs. Lots of work to do. Thanks for the reminder. Sun, 7 Feb 2010 10:14:36 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/02/06/what-theyre-saying-about-you/#IDComment55706924 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/01/31/can-i-come-too/#IDComment54778094 You know exactly what details to include and which to leave out. I loved this story because I can picture you walking around the block with this cute little 10 year old who probably needed that walk more than most know. Wonderful prose. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 07:09:20 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/01/31/can-i-come-too/#IDComment54778094 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/01/27/rush-to-judgment/#IDComment54569365 Very touching post. I worry that I don't recognize these times when tempers flare and yet I only have one side of the story and jump to conclusions when attempting to fill in the blanks. Kudos to you for recognizing it and going back to revisit your son's perspective. This is a good example that it helps to be flexible and not see every action as black or white. Fantastic post. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:05:14 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/01/27/rush-to-judgment/#IDComment54569365 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/01/25/extra-credit/#IDComment53820306 This post is fantastic and leaves me wanting more details which I'm sure you left out on purpose. Maybe that's why it feels right. What an experience for your son! Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:51:00 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/01/25/extra-credit/#IDComment53820306 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/01/20/when-i-die-once-my-extended-warranty-expires/#IDComment53111080 No wonder you have such good relationship with your children. Kids are wonderful. I can't say I have that same connection you do with kids who don't call me "dad", but making a child laugh is one of life's small gifts. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:52:46 +0000 http://mikehenneke.mvourtown.com/2010/01/20/when-i-die-once-my-extended-warranty-expires/#IDComment53111080