Humor

Humor hotel: Your kid's next birthday party - done wrong!

22 May 2012

More kids may be born during the spring than any other time of year. It’s also possible more kids are born during the fall. We really don’t know, but we do know it’s important to have a “news peg.� And many kids (maybe even in the hundreds) do celebrate their birthdays around this time. If you have one of those lucky kids and are looking for a new way to celebrate his/her birthday, here are some ...

First! A Real, Actual History of the Dumbest Commenting Vice Ever [Humor]

21 May 2012

# humor More than anything else, the internet commenting First! is a declaration of ownership, the unfurled flag of a Mountain Dew fueled conquistador claiming a particular post his , by virtue of getting there first, and saying it. Noted chronological-commenting historian Patton Oswalt has an excellent new documentary about the history of the trend, from the comment threads of the first cave ...

Solid preparation, sense of humor will help you avoid detours on family road trips

21 May 2012

Think of road trips with your children as rare opportunities. When else do you have a long stretch of time with your kids, uninterrupted by television, homework, phone calls, their friends or other distractions? Especially with kids along, getting there can be half the fun. To make sure, plan ahead and follow the cardinal rule of family travel: Maintain a sense of humor....