Why do we circumcise?
Why do we circumcise? Modern doctors (in the US) routinely advise new parents to circumcise their baby boys. It is a given in many hospitals that newborn males will be circumcised, if possible, before...
View ArticleBreaking: US pediatricians continue to lie about circumcision
Breaking: US pediatricians continue to lie about circumcision Sitting down to lunch, the radio news (Fox News Radio) made me lose my appetite as they reported on the US pediatricians again recommending...
View Articleparenting: the need to let go
parenting: the need to let go The artificially prolonged adolescence in these United States has a negative effect upon parents. For some parents, coming to terms with the reality that their grown...
View Articlemeandering thoughts: in search of justice, love and mercy
meandering thoughts: in search of justice, love and mercy Whilst continuing research on a historical mystery for an upcoming essay, let us not so briefly consider these thoughts. Our world is...
View Articlea cautionary tale – behind blue eyes
a cautionary tale – behind blue eyes “You’re a federal prisoner now. The rules are simple. You do what you’re told – when you’re told to do it.” . . . . coming (soon) to a town near you?! !! Finally,...
View Articlethe psychology of bullies
the psychology of bullies More questions than answers here. But, the questions are relevant as the hurtful actions of bullies are ongoing in today’s world. Not being trained in psychology (does...
View Articleforced prostitution and human trafficking needs to be stopped
forced prostitution and human trafficking needs to be stopped On the TV news this past weekend while visiting San Francisco, we heard of the continuing efforts of the local authorities to reduce, if...
View Articleprotect your children from legal drugs
protect your children from legal drugs In the essay some weeks back (“some thoughts on medicine”, see link at bottom), I expressed my thought that much of American medicine is geared to treating...
View Articlesome thoughts on parenting and children
some thoughts on parenting and children “A-B-C-D-E-F-G” Parenting is not this easy. Having been a child, and then later a parent, I can say parenting is/can be a frustrating, even thankless task. We...
View Articlethe challenges that parents face
We have written a few times on parenting and children. Now, we share these sundry thoughts. Raising children, especially in these terrible times, can seem to be a thankless chore. Yet, we so...
View Articlechildhood vaccinations: protecting your children from harm
Parents need to proactively step in and protect their children from the harm of vaccines. The first thing to do is to say NO to the doctors that insist on injecting your small children with shots that...
View Articlea lunch box flashback
There it was on the store shelf – a metal lunch box for school children. Walking down one of the aisles in the supermarket today I could not help seeing it. Something colorful about Dr. Seuss on the...
View Articleprotect your children from legal drugs
protect your children from legal drugs In the essay some weeks back (“some thoughts on medicine”, see link at bottom), I expressed my thought that much of American medicine is geared to treating...
View Articlethe psychology of bullies
the psychology of bullies More questions than answers here. But, the questions are relevant as the hurtful actions of bullies are ongoing in today’s world. Not being trained in psychology (does...
View Articleforced prostitution and human trafficking needs to be stopped
forced prostitution and human trafficking needs to be stopped On the TV news this past weekend while visiting San Francisco, we heard of the continuing efforts of the local authorities to reduce, if...
View Articleimages of the ordinary and everyday – children
Children outside their pre-school/day care in San Francisco on 27 Jan 2016. The future belongs to the young. copyright 2016 – larrysmusings.com Tagged: children, images, photography
View Articleon fear of death and other thoughts
Let’s discuss death and the primal fear of it that we humans cling to. First, consider the possible outcomes of bodily death. If death results in the cessation of consciousness or, in other...
View Articlethe importance of strong families
As a refuge, a sanctuary from the unloving, stressful, painful world that we live in, work in, and go out into each day, the family is crucially important and valuable. Strong, caring, loving families...
View Articlewe need strong families
We need strong families in these times of social decay and societal fragmentation. The threats to our children are many and diverse in our toxic culture. Parents need to protect their children....
View Articlethoughts on “tough love”
It is said that families are the basic human social units. Thus, society can be thought of as the aggregate of all its family units. Strong, stable families help to promote social harmony in society....
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