Single Parent Travel

Last Minute Cancellation

John — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:25:53 +0000

Rocking Horse Ranch

We just got a frantic email from one of our parents. Apparently her daughter has a competition scheduled for the weekend we will be at the Ranch. If anyone is still looking for space, we now have a room. If you are interested in joining us for the weekend of March 19-21, [...]

One Space Left SOLD OUT AGAIN!

John — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:16:21 +0000

Rocking Horse Ranch

We have had a cancellation at the last minute. If you are interested in joining us for the weekend of March 19-21, please call (888-277-8543) or send an email (john@singleparenttravel.net) as soon as possible.

The availability is in the Oklahoma Building adjacent to the main lodge. For details click here.

The space will be filled [...]

Snow, Snow Go Away

John — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:33:09 +0000

We got walloped with snow. Digging it out stinks, but it sure is pretty when it falls. Here are some photos I took during the recent storms. If you are interested in seeing more, the rest are located here. If you want to see December’s storm, here is that link! Kinda makes [...]

Dads & A Mother’s Love

John — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:20:56 +0000

Being male, for all of my life I never really “got” the whole maternal instinct thing. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids and would go to the ends of the earth to protect them and to give them any opportunity I could. But I have always heard that a “mother’s love” was so [...]

I Get No Respect

John — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:28:53 +0000

Not as bad as it might seem.We were out and I was being a real pain in the neck trying to video her. And if that’s the worse thing a 16 yr old throws my way, I am ahead of the game!

Kids Ask The Darndest Things

John — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:25:51 +0000

Dateline: February 6, 2010, Annapolis, MD

Youngest daughter: Daddy, I’m bored, can you take me to my friend’s house today?

Dad: Uhm, no!

Youngest daughter: Why?

Dad: WTF?

Apple’s New iPad Commercial Leaked

John — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:12:41 +0000

New iPad Commercial

Apparently Apple Computers does not have too many women on their branding team. I mean really, what were they thinking?

Friday Food For Thought

John — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:12:18 +0000

Strange Nookie Laws

A friend of mine sent an article about strange sex laws still on the books across the US. Among some of them (well the ones I am willing to re-publish here anyway) are:

In New York City, men may be fined $25 for gazing lasciviously at a female; a second conviction stipulates the offender [...]

A Money Conundrum With Children

John — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:28:53 +0000

Image by Getty Images via Daylife Do They Actually “Get” The Concept Of Money?

How do you effectively communicate the “value” of money to your kids. Sure we want to give them everything they need (and sometimes want); but how do you convey the value?

Right now, money is tighter for most everyone than it was several years [...]

Please Consider Helping Haiti

John — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:38:56 +0000

Your Donations Needed

It could have happened here. It could have been a hurricane, a tornado, or an earthquake. The people of Haiti are hurting and need our help after the devastating earthquake that shook the Caribbean nation on January 12, 2010.

The death toll is expected to be in the thousands and medical aid and assistance [...]