A trend story from the WSJ of the sort only the Times (and I) could love: More parents are signing their children up with modeling agencies and talent classes, in search of fame and, even better, a little extra money in a weak economy. Agencies like Wilhelmina International Inc.’s Wilhelmina Kids and Teens and Funnyface …
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Monster Dad Abuses Child, Writes About It
Who does this guy think he is? Subjecting low-budget bus travelers to the screams of his infant, and then at the same time neglecting to feed and change the kid. Should be brought up on charges, grumble grumble… New York Times… grumble, grumble…
If Kids Could Vote: Maybe I could have slept later
Up quite early this morning to vote. Took J.P. along with me, which, as with many things with a 3-year-old, wasn’t easy. First, had to convince him we were voting and not boating, an activity he is afraid of. Then a lengthy argument about wearing his coat. Then about his hat. Then about bringing his …
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Why did the Cookie have to crumble?
Perhaps if Cookie Magazine had run more articles like “Vice Is Nice” in its august pages, it wouldn’t have gone out of business. Or perhaps it was this good/terrible all along, and I just never knew it because of the ridiculous name, the elevation of consumerism-as-religion, or the vanity photo spreads about super-vegan celebrity parents? …