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I took a couple of days off from work this week, just to recharge. All the kids are in school and the house is quiet. My wife told me just to relax, but I can't help but feel I should be doing something. Are you able to just take a day and not do anything productive?

Ok, now where did I put my backbone? There have been some issues with people getting their vaction requests approved. I put in for my summer vacation months ago. And today, I found out 6 out of the 10 days were approved. That's not going to work. I requested first, I have seniority, and...

My son has been itching to get a job. But, his grades have been average at best so we have told him to just enjoy being unemployed while he could. Well, when he turned 16, he went out and got a job at a fast food place. My wife was worried his grades would suffer even more. But, we got his...

I don't know what's going on, I keep catching glimpses about it has something to do with billions of dollars, but just seeing that irritates me enough to not really read the whole story. Can anyone just summarize what these fools are fussing about?

Our family ranges in age from our kids at 8, 13, 16, 17 and 20, and then my wife and I in late 40's. My wife wants to take a vacation as soon as the kids are out of school and wants to do something all the kids will enjoy. She is suggesting going on a cruise, which we have never done. Any...

This is the first year that I have to deal with this as my daughter, who is in college, is talking about her and her girlfriends doing something for spring break. She is 19 and has been working while in school, so she can pay for her own trip, so I really have no power to say no. But, how do I...

I was driving today, changing radio stations and came across Bon Jovi's Livin on a Prayer, only to realize it was playing on the lite station. All of a sudden, I felt old. When was the last time something happened, or you or someone else said and that made you feel old?

I have a little gray but not too much. Howeveer, my buddy is really getting gray and it's really bothering him. He's been talking about dying it. I personally don't see what the big deal is. Would you or do you dye your hair?

My daughter has been watching a program, Too Fat for 15, which follows a group of overweight kids at a boarding school on their journey to lose weight. She's always struggled with her weight and finds inspiration seeing that she's not alone. We try and suport her by doing physical activities...

I never had this problem with my kids, so I was at a loss when my friend told me he was having trouble with his teenage son skipping school. Have any of you had to deal with this and how did you handle the situation?

I eat turkey-bacon, turkey hot-dogs, turkey bologna and let's not forget, turkey. But one thing I just don't like is turkey-burgers. Do you have any sugestions on some way to doctor them up to make them more appetizing?

Do you do anything special or different when you feel like you might be coming down with a cold? I've managed to stay pretty healthy this winter, but woke up congested and runny this morning and would like to head it off if I can. I know some people just load up on vitamin C and others do...

My wife announced that for our upcoming anniversary we're going to go to Las Vegas for a couple days. She already talked with her sister who is going to come and watch the kids while we're away. Now she's pricing to look for the best deal. Hey, you don't have to twist my arm! Has your wife...

My 6 year old came running into the living room from his room and just looked guilty all over. I was able to get him to tell me what was up and told him it's always better to tell the truth and face the consequences then to lie about it. Are you able to talk the truth out of your little ones?

My daughter is in high school and thinking about college and has decided that she wants to major in art and art history. While I think she is talented, I would also like her to maybe minor in business or advertising or anything that might lend to a paying career using her talent. Anyone else...

After the new year I started watching my diet and have lost a little weight. My wife is encouraging me to join a gym and start exercising more regularly. Do you have a gym membership? How long have you been a member? How often do you use it? Do you think it's worth the money?

I am so tired of the commercials put out by politicians running for different offices. You never get any real information and just get annoying. How do you get information on the canidates to help make your decision on who to vote for?

I think my child is becoming a hoarder and don't know what to do. He doesn't want to throw or give away anything. We have baby toys that he doesn't play with, but the mere mention of giving them to his little cousin sends him over the edge. Anyone else go through this? Any suggestions on how...

I have the worst habit of hitting the snooze bar 2 or 3 times every morning before I get finally get up. My wife is getting annoyed. Do you get out of bed once the alarm rings or do you hit the snooze?

I caught this show on television about celebrities following their ancestries. I have to admit, I know very little about my ancestry beyond my grandparents who are both now deceased. Do you know much about your family history? Have you ever done any research into your ancestry?