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May 08, 2008

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US Census Bureau: State and County QuickFacts

I realize that many of our visitors here are from all over the world. But today's FamilyFirst pick is aimed at the residents of the US of A. It's called US Census Bureau: State and County QuickFacts. The site is... Read the story »

April 12, 2008

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A Girl's Guide to Geek Guys

Geeks. Not everyone appreciates them. In fact, sometimes it seems as if NOBODY appreciates them. That's okay. We know that the fact that we have chosen geekhood as our lifestyle comes with the fact that many label us as unapproachable... Read the story »

February 19, 2008

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How to Keep an Idiot Busy

Today's FamilyFirst pick, How to Keep an Idiot busy, is listed under social science. The reason is that idiots are an unfortunate, integral part of human society. Ergo, keeping them busy and out of the hair of the rest of... Read the story »

February 15, 2008

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Take the Green IQ Quiz

So, how green are you? Being green doesn't mean hugging trees, or forgoing baths to save water, or wearing clothes made from dried plants. Being green is simply being environmentally conscious, and making decisions with the environment in mind. That's... Read the story »

October 16, 2007

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EarthAlbum

When I make a FamilyFirst choice, I try to keep in mind the fact that about a third of you are still doing the dial up thing. So I really try to be kind, bandwidth-wise, with my picks. Unfortunately, today's... Read the story »

September 14, 2007

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The Stella Awards

Ever heard of Stella Liebeck? She's a famous lady. In fact, she has an award that's named after her. The Stella award. In 1992, Stella ordered a cup of coffee from McDonald's. Attempting to put cream and sugar into it,... Read the story »

June 05, 2007

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Learn Hebrew

(Ed. note: I posted this review a few days back with a bad URL. So I'm reposting now, so you can click on the now-working link!) The variety of languages that we speak is staggering. Some of them obviously have... Read the story »

February 08, 2007

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Planet Dog Foundation

It all started in 1966, when mom brought home a poodle puppy. Over the next thirteen years, Frisky and I became best friends. I was a child when I got him, a man when he passed on. I've loved dogs... Read the story »

January 26, 2007

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Cow Abductions

As you know, I try to pick sites that aren't too graphics-heavy for FamilyFirst picks. I've had broadband since 1998, but I realize that many folks out there are still chugging along at dialup speeds. With that, I apologize to... Read the story »

December 13, 2006

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Breathing Prosperity

Today's FamilyFirst site is all about prosperity. Sure, there are a million sites out there offering ways to become prosperous. They all have their stories. But I like the approach these folks take. You see, they offer youy ways to... Read the story »

October 02, 2006

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Sperling's Best Places

Have you ever wondered how your place of residence stacks up against the rest of the communities in the US? Today's FamilyFirst site will let you do that as fast as you can type in a zip code or locate... Read the story »

August 19, 2006

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Free the Gnomes

I like to have fun from time to time with this great FamilyFirst gig, but sometimes, I have to turn to a more serious side. Today, I bring to your attention a group of individuals who has long been heartlessly... Read the story »

May 21, 2006

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Behind the Label

It's not something that we like to think about. But perhaps we should anyway. The fact is that we, as Americans, have grown used to buying clothing, among other items, at pricers that are ridiculously low. A shirt that cost... Read the story »

April 19, 2006

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TV Turnoff Network

The boob tube. The idiot box. The one-eyed monster. A couple of generations back, there was no such thing as television. Entertainment was either the radio, reading, or family fun and games. Then, in the 1950's, everything changed. EVERYONE had... Read the story »

September 17, 2005

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FamilySearch.org

Discovering the roots of one's family can be both fun and frustrating at the same time. Fun, in that you learn about where your family came from, and frustrating in that it can be time consuming. But today's Family... Read the story »

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