gdp's Comments

http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/ : Ten On Tuesday.

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:48:39 +0000

Really digging that tree mural in the nursery! Can't wait for the big reveal!

http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/ : High Chair - Your Advice

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:51:56 +0000

We received a Stokke Tripp Trapp highchair as a shower gift and it was worked out great! It has no tray, which means your child is eating at the same table to you do which, while messy, is kinda nice. The chair is infinitely adjustable and very sturdy so it can grow with your kiddo. It has a durable lacquered finish so it cleans up easily and still looks great after 2+ years of scrubbing.

http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/ : Welcome Distractions.

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:47:22 +0000

I'm guessing that "Angry Birds" refers to the iPhone game. Seems everyone is talking about it but I've yet to try this thing!

http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/ : iFinally Have an iPhone!

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:56:29 +0000

Yeah, yeah, I know it's a communications tool not a toy, but still... ya gotta get Words With Friends! I'm totally hooked on this turn-based Scrabble knockoff! Also: Shazam, IMDb, and AroundMe I haven't found a really good grocery list maker yet, but I'm still looking. Dede & I have been trying ZipList, which is kinda cool because you can have shopping lists that 2 or more people contribute to, but there seems to be a nasty lag in keeping everything sync'd. Aside from those, I use the built-in email & contacts heavily.

http://withtwopugs.blogspot.com/ : Baby Registry: Is This Rude?

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:58:32 +0000

Not rude at all. Personally, I would appreciate knowing this is advance so I didn't feel as though I might have wasted my time and/or money later.

The Thinking Blog : Does Using Technology Always Make You More Efficient?

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:15:34 +0000

I concur that there's a cognitive link with handwritten notes that just doesn't occur when note-taking goes digital. With paper-based notes and lists, which I later migrate into Outlook or other applications, I can move mountains. It baffles me that the mindset of "technology has to be good for kids, so let's shovel it at them" has become a societal norm without any substantial proof that computer literacy does in fact boost academic achievement. So, I'm leery of computers in the classrooms for that, and a number of other reasons. Immersing children in technology won't give them the tools to thrive in the real analog world If we want to give our kids a base from which to build sustainable futures, we need to focus on equipping them with abilities to think creatively, solve problems, and communicate face-to-face.

P2P : Opposing Burning Demonstration

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:23:49 +0000

I'm stunned that ANY pastor would support burning of ANY book. This is, despite any assurances otherwise, purely an action born of hatred. My, some of today's spiritual leaders seem to have a very short memory, don't they? But I'm prepared to summarily dismiss this nutbag since he's from Florida. Can't the rest of us go ahead and vote Florida off the island? ;)

Red Ferret : 10 Really Weird Printers - spreading the message with style

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:19:27 +0000

The new RepRap open-source 3D printer would be a worthy addition to this list. It's an exciting option for one-off prototyping or fabricating of small plastic items for around $500.

dadventure.ca : Prepare now for Daylight Saving Time

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 16:43:37 +0000

Early to rise would be a good thing. Our toddler is tough to get going in the morning! This sorta brings to mind something I've noticed a lot of lately - many parents aren't paying attention to the recommended amounts of sleep that pediatricians cite. Several of our friends who have kids between 11-18 months old quite often don't put their children down for bed until close to 11 P.M. - sometimes even later than that! And some of them don't enforce a routine afternoon nap. We can readily tell when our little guy has not gotten enough rest - he's typically cranky and/or belligerent, often actively seeking to do things that he knows will net him scoldings and timeouts.

dadventure.ca : Just One More Book

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:45:30 +0000

Does my heart good to learn of another Bloom County fan. Was so sad to see Opus' tale end. I'm looking forward to when my son is old enough to move into Breathed's children's books.

dadventure.ca : Prepare now for Daylight Saving Time

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:34:58 +0000

I think our little guy has been trying to fight off an impending cold this week, so we've been trying to make sure he gets a few extra minutes of sleep each evening. This is a great idea to tie right in with that. These time changes are always tough on my wife.

Texas Startup Blog : What I am up to...

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:52:25 +0000

Just had to mention that I'm really digging the SpringStage, ServiceGuy, and WhiteBox logos. Did you design those yourself?

Red Ferret : Dynastree - your cute online family tree

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:23:23 +0000

So, for someone in the U.S. which of these is the better choice?

Dumb Little Man : 10 Super Creative Uses for Everyday Things That You Already Have

Thu, 29 May 2008 05:56:58 +0000

A cup of white vinegar in a bucket of very hot water makes for an excellent non-toxic and stain-free wallpaper adhesive remover.

Dumb Little Man : Help a DLM Reader, get $50

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 04:54:37 +0000

These are some great responses. Like Miles, I fear that I might've also simply paniced & frozen up while others were leaping into action. Hopefully some of the sage advice offered here will still be lodged deep inside my nogging should (God forbid) I be involved in a similar situation.