What is up with websites that list the top 1000 of history of something? I don't need to know the top 50 website tricks. Give me 10. I don't need to know the 250 books that I need to read before I die. I only have time for 20, I have to read that list of 150 GTD tips.
If one reads "classic" media (i.e. newspapers, magazines, etc), the pages are mainly filled with 1-2 page articles. There's maybe 1 feature, that's it. In the "old" days (i.e. 5 years ago), there were a lot more meatier articles, with some sidebar stuff. Alas, we, as a society, are evolving into short bursts of info. We need the soundbite (not soundbyte), the catchphrase, the executive summary. The first paragraph (or two) of every news article should have a brief summary of the ensuing discourse.
Some people tend to buck the trend and seem to think we have the time to peruse the top 52 links about birds. Well, I don't. If you want to list the top 102 ways to be a scenester, fine. Read what you've written and put the top 5-10 on the first page. I know its about page views and all the crap, but you'll just start losing people to the list of top ten kitten photos or best five SEO strategies. I'm already ranting too long.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Parenting is a sucker's game, or at least that's what my dink (double income no kids) friends tell me. I'm not sure if they're trying to convince themselves more than me. However, there times that I just wonder.
This week, I've had to deal with vomitting, crying, racing for a potty, screams for something or another, all prior to leaving the house in the morning. When I get to work, I actually relax. Its funny to think that work used to be stressful. Truth be told, it still is, but compared to kids... Well, its child's play. Its like comparing waterboarding to cold showers.
The issue with people calling parenting a sucker's game is that taken at a distance, there truly is not gain from parenting. The financial, opportunity and mental cost is enormous. They suck resources like vampires crave blood. The whole benefit of parenthood is emotional.
Yes, emotions. Before one scoffs, please hear me out. While the mornings sound horrible. I also, got kisses (wets ones too), hugs and "Daddy, I love you"s. I got "I did it!", when my eldest "went potty". My youngest ate cereal with me. I saw them grow and interact. I heard them sing and giggle. I smelled their wonderful scent and felt their ultrasoft countenances. All sensory, non-material rewards.
Exhausted? Times two. Frustrated? And them some. Happy? Delirious (I would have to be).
max
This week, I've had to deal with vomitting, crying, racing for a potty, screams for something or another, all prior to leaving the house in the morning. When I get to work, I actually relax. Its funny to think that work used to be stressful. Truth be told, it still is, but compared to kids... Well, its child's play. Its like comparing waterboarding to cold showers.
The issue with people calling parenting a sucker's game is that taken at a distance, there truly is not gain from parenting. The financial, opportunity and mental cost is enormous. They suck resources like vampires crave blood. The whole benefit of parenthood is emotional.
Yes, emotions. Before one scoffs, please hear me out. While the mornings sound horrible. I also, got kisses (wets ones too), hugs and "Daddy, I love you"s. I got "I did it!", when my eldest "went potty". My youngest ate cereal with me. I saw them grow and interact. I heard them sing and giggle. I smelled their wonderful scent and felt their ultrasoft countenances. All sensory, non-material rewards.
Exhausted? Times two. Frustrated? And them some. Happy? Delirious (I would have to be).
max
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