Parenting – The Second-Rate Scientist

July 3, 2020 Phillip Mullins Food, Humor, Kids, Parenting

Yet another McDonald’s post

Took the kids inside McDonald's today. It was stressful! Back in the day, the only real risk of eating inside a McDonald's was the ever-present high likelihood of heart disease and obesity. Now I'm constantly wondering if we should have our masks on or how we're supposed to get our food or if any of … Continue reading Yet another McDonald’s post

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 Phillip Mullins Communication, Fail, Family, Humor, Kids, Parenting

Morning, Sunshine!

I don't know what else to say.

February 1, 2020March 19, 2020 Phillip Mullins Blogging, Family, Humor, Kids, Parenting, Writing

Notes from the Week – “Just Post SOMETHING” Edition

I had made it a stated, sworn, cross-my-heart promise to write and post more, worry less, etc, but . . . here we are.

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 Phillip Mullins Christianity, Humor, Parenting

Things probably got awkward fast

The story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22, where Abraham nearly sacrificed Isaac but was stopped at the last moment, is an powerful story of faith. However. . .

January 3, 2020January 3, 2020 Phillip Mullins Blogging, Communication, Family, Parenting, Writing

Local Blog Hits Near-Record View Count!

It's not untrue, as this blog did ALMOST hit a record number of views yesterday! However, that number was 76, which is admittedly low compared to other sites and blogs.

January 1, 2020March 19, 2020 Phillip Mullins Aging, Blogging, Christmas, Family, Holidays, Optimism, Parenting, Writing

Here’s to (the next few moments of) 2020!

I know this falls well short of being a profound statement, but this is a strange time of the year.

November 16, 2019December 30, 2019 Phillip Mullins Humor, Kids, Parenting

Lunchbox Crosscheck

I never cease to be amazed by the pilot voice. It must be a critical part of their training. Either way, I’d love to acquire this skill to use around the house.

August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 Phillip Mullins Food, Gas, Humor, Internet, Kids, Parenting, Shopping, Technology

The Second-Rate Scientist Report for August 16, 2019

A (surprisingly food-heavy) roundup of second-rate thoughts from a first-rate week.

July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 Phillip Mullins church, Humor, Kids, Parenting

I once was able to

I once was able to just walk out of church, get into my car and go about my daily business.

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 Phillip Mullins Communication, Humor, Parenting, Technology

Do Not Reply

I’m pretty sure the person who created the “Do Not Reply” email, those message addenda which tell you that no one will pay any attention to your return communication, was a parent.

June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 Phillip Mullins Hollywood, Humor, Kids, Movies, Parenting, Toys

Yesterday

My wife and I had a chance to see the movie "Yesterday," about a struggling musician who is hit by a bus and awakens to find that he's the only one who remembers the Beatles, and can therefore enlighten the world. It was really good.

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 Phillip Mullins Humor, Kids, Parenting

Train Them Up!

". . . the quiz answers are so obvious that you’d have to be a, well, moron, to NOT find the correct option. . ."

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 Phillip Mullins Humor, Travel, Vacation

Notes from the Great American Beach Vacation //2

I like to collect "facts" about the places I visit. As we are in Florida this week for a good ol' Great American Beach Vacation, I thought I'd share some of the "facts" I learned/made up this week!