First Easter Egg Hunt in Cashion

First Easter Egg Hunt in Cashion
Originally uploaded by Houstons

We went back to Cashion, OK for Easter to spend it with the Houston side of the family. Caleb had a great time playing with his cousin Cole and hunting Easter eggs on Saturday AND Sunday. There are a BUNCH of new pics in the album on the left for your enjoyment. They are in a random order but many have captions for your reading pleasure. Enjoy.

Coming to a Laundry Room Near You

I just saw this commercial and wonder exactly how it will influence those I work with daily. Given, I don't know how many times I've gone to the laundry room (while either a student or a staff member on a college campus) and been frustrated because someone has left, or forgot, their load in either the dryer or washer. I have on many an occasion removed said clothes and put them on top of the machine, so I can put my articles in the machine. Now, this Cheetos add takes it to another level.

Maybe nothing will happen, but I see college students, with the resources of junk food prevalent, putting the commercial into practice. Ultimately, it might lead to others being more responsible with their laundry, but the passive/aggressive conflict style isn't a healthy one. I realize this is intended to be a lite hearted spot but the target audience in most definitely college students...who encounter this exact scene often.

As a person who works directly with these students, I can imagine initially how I might be amused if this happened, but then comes the responsibility conversation about living in healthy community, and respecting others and their belongings...

One thing I have learned over my time working with college students is media does have a major influence on college life. It is just a matter of time until this media influences 18-25 year olds across this country.

Tell Me This Doesn't Sound Fun!

World Pillow Fight Day!!! Not much more needs to be said, other than if I were around on the 22nd in L.A. I might have to find my way to this event! This looks like it could be a big deal...it even has a facebook page. Nothing says preparing for Easter like having a pillow fight...

What in the World?

Some days I read some-thing that makes me just scratch my head. Today was one of those days. I just ran across this headline and find it to be suitable for a blog post, "Padded Lampposts Tested in London to Prevent Cell Phone Texting Injuries".

We've discussed this similar theme here, and here, but this is beginning to get crazy. This idea is happening because people are texting enough and running into light poles, and obviously getting hurt, thus the needed padding! I have so many questions...first, if they are running into light poles, what about running into other people? Second, where do I need to stand to watch this spectacle? That would be a good time! Finally, could this be possibly leading to the outlandish idea created in this wonderful masterpiece?

I don't know where we are heading (and neither do they), but it used to be a joke that one couldn't walk and chew gum...obviously that is closer to reality that once thought...

New Videos

There are two new videos up, with more to come soon. In one, Caleb is running down the ramp in the Caf...one of his favorite things to do there. The other is him reciting the shapes to dad. He learned them in a few days early in Feb, and love to play with this puzzle! Click on the youtube link on the left and enjoy.