Today CNN published a story '9 Things you shouldn't say to your kids..'

So I thought it would be fun to see how many of these things I've said to my own kids and perhaps remember the context of the diatribes for your reading pleasure.

Let's just say things get interesting...

My birthday is coming up in a few months and I'm going to be the supposedly cursed age of 27. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the curse, famous people like Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hedrix and Tupac, all died at the age of 27. All three of these men become even more successful after their deaths. I've made the assumption that if I fake my own death at 27 I'll become just as rich and famous as them, but I'll actually be alive to enjoy the money.

School will be ending for a long summer break very soon. That's typically great news for kids but bad news for parents. But it doesn't have to be. There are some great things you can do with your kids during the summer that don't involve required reading.  

Researchers in Britian have found that being stupid could be based on more than just your education...

Do you like these foods? Perhaps you've eaten one of these items today. Well there is a chance that besides making your belly buldge, these foods are making you dumber.

This week's Bizarre is not about some crazed serial killer from 1800's, or some other macabre story, but it's pretty darned close. This week we talk about Matthew Roberts', and his search for his biological father.

Roberts, born in Illinois in 1967, was raised in an orphanage, until the age of 10, when he was adopted. At the age of 12 he started to ask questions, as most adopted children do, about where he came from, and who is parents are. However, he didn't start looking for answers until 2000, and part of him, probably wishes he didn't.

Time for more odd things to be placed in front of your optical nerves!! First, though, I have something to say... I'm not gonna lie to you Marge. I'm kind of dialing this one in today. It's been a whirlwind week with the Christmas holidays, and now we're being hit with a crap ton of snow here on the East Coast. So, I thought, what better way to celebrate a snow day, then with 10 of the most bizarre snow sculptures I've ever seen! Sadly, I'll have no snow day, as I can, and will, work from home... though, I get to do it with no pants on, which is a definate win.

Anyway, to business!

We're not getting out anytime soon, so prepare for some blogs written
while dellrious from cabin fever and lack of oxygen... there's only so much oxygen
in a house, you know, and we don't have plants.... OH GOD! WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!

This week I tackle the real issues. Christmas fashion, kitty cats, family squabbles, and child abandonment are all waiting for you in this week's Letters. So, pull up a chair and let's solve some problems!

This week I answer your questions about gay husbands, Alaska, Christmas presents for fat kids, sleepless nights, and family portraits.

Hello Groupies (and Groupettes)! I’m back from the honeymoon and ready to dive into this year’s holiday season. These days can be truly spiritual to many, so I thought I’d take my time with you today to run through a list of all those little things that make the holidays so full of memories and joy:

Chris is the creator of Sporkman and an all around awesome guy. Check his site out and support the Spork! http://www.getspork.com

Greetings and salutations gathering groupies! I want to get off topic (we had a topic?) today and discuss a matter of utmost importance. This is something that affects me very deeply (that’s what she said!) on a personal level. When the hell did the Cookie Monster become the Veggie Monster?