catbird’s world

Yesterday I was stuck in construction traffic. At one point, my lane was ending so I needed to merge right. So I’m trying to get over and be polite about it but the other lane is bumper to bumper and practically at a standstill. I got to the end of my lane and had to nose my way in ahead of someone. One guy was really trying hard to keep me from getting ahead of him. He’s edging forward and staying in my blind spot, but I was clearly ahead of him.

Once the lanes opened up, he did go on and pass me. It was then that I noticed his bumper sticker:

There is no way to peace.
Peace is the way.

It’s a beautiful sentiment. But with that on your bumper, aren’t you kinda obligated to be a polite and conscientious driver? Peace begins at home, dude. Let’s all try to keep that in mind.

catbird :: Nov.12.2005 :: socio-pop :: Comments Off

I know so many moms who give their toddlers juice every day. I can’t figure out why. Nate drinks water and milk (and sometimes a little non-caff tea) — that’s it. He has had juice. In fact, he really likes juice. But he also really likes ice cream, chips, and hot chocolate and I don’t dole them out as a regular part of his daily diet. Nate eats a lot of fruit and well, some veggies. He also eats fortified cereals like oatmeal and Cheerios. Plus he gets a vitamin. So is he missing something in his diet by not drinking juice?

Maybe he’s missing all that extra sugar and empty calories?

I’m not trying to be preachy or anything. But really, all things in moderation, right?

catbird :: Nov.12.2005 :: mommyhood :: Comments Off