Archive for April 2009
When I Bring Out the Scare Tactics…
Posted by: tpsky on: April 20, 2009
“Let me wipe off that purple stain on your lips.”
“No, I want to see it in the mirror first.”
“You know, Sweetie, you could learn to be more cooperative when Mommy or Daddy tries to help you, rather than always being so opinionated.”
“I want to see it in the mirror first.”
“…that means sometimes you could just [...]
The Foreign World in Hollywood Pictures
Posted by: tpsky on: April 3, 2009
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Some time ago we watched “The Painted Veil”. It was a good movie. Edward Norton is a very admirable actor. But it really bugs me when people don’t do research when they portray foreign cultures. For example, in one scene, the doctor E. N. portrayed went to the river bank to look at the water [...]
Being 16 Tired
Posted by: tpsky on: April 1, 2009
It was half-past bed time and the soon-to-be 4-year-old is still bargaining with us…
“It’s time for bath…now.”
“But Mommy I’m 16 tired.”
“16 tired? On a scale of 1 to 16, you’re 16 tired?”
“Yes, and I can’t walk. I want you to carry me.”
“Sweetie, you’re too big for Mommy to carry you upstairs.”
“But Mommy I’m 16 tired…I’m [...]
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