FamilyEducation BlogsOctober 24, 2008
Perfect pressureIn my quest to find the “now” in things, I’m discovering that (for me) any anxiety or stress that I feel is often rooted in the (self-appointed?) pressure to be great. The pressure to be perfect. Whether it's the pressure of being the perfect boss, the perfect dad, or even the perfect blogger, this pressure comes internally and, if I think I’ve missed perfection, it manifests itself in ways that may be…let’s just say less than pleasant. [more] February 5, 2008
A New Perspective on Parenthood (the Movie)I’ve always liked the movie, Parenthood. Besides it’s killer cast, anchored by Steve Martin, the writing is great (which is what always makes or brakes a movie for me). But, last night, for the first time, I watched Parenthood as an actual parent. Hard to believe that I’ve seen the movie at least 20 times, but never in the last two-and-a-half years. The funny thing is, now that I have a kid, the movie’s not quite as funny.
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