Posts Tagged ‘ competition ’

The Shirt Off Your Back..

Aug 26th, 2009 | By simonsalt
The Shirt Off Your Back..

We want the shirt off your back, well actually we want the story about the shirt on your back. In particular we want the story of your favorite t-shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie…
Were you wearing it when your first child was born? Is it an old college favorite that your partner has adopted as sleepwear ? Is [...]

Why Am I More Competitive Than My Kids?

Apr 30th, 2009 | By Joel
Why Am I More Competitive Than My Kids?

Last week, my son and twin daughters each received either first place or runner-up awards for their fourth and first grade read-a-thons. Sure, they’ve won ribbons and certificates before, but those “awards” were simply for showing up and following directions. These read-a-thon awards were my kids’ first wins for concerted effort in competition. When I heard the news, I was excited, and pressed the kids for details…