Category Archives: Family Members

Nature Vs. Nurture

Posted on November 2, 2011 by likeitiz

I noticed that Scott’s been a little obsessed with forebears, progeny, and such. See the following challenges on the Dailypost: http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2011/10/30/what-of-who-you-are-is-genetics-vs-your-choices/ http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/who-is-your-favorite-parent/ http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/what-do-you-hope-your-kids-will-say-about-you-when-grown-up/ I took some time to mull these matters over in light of many events happening around me. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Members, intelligence, learning, Parenting, Siblings | Tagged Intelligence, Intelligence Quotient, Nature versus nurture, postaday2011, Social Sciences | 6 Comments

I often hear the sad conclusion, “Money is the root of all evil.” Normally, it’s said with an air of resignation, after heaving a great sigh. Over the years, I have wondered about the statement. After all, money is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Members, greed, Money, Siblings | Tagged Family, greed, Issues & Trends, money | 6 Comments

Stories over Roast Duck Dinners

Posted on September 1, 2011 by likeitiz

Our daughter decided to treat us to a dinner of roast duck in two courses last week. It was her gift to her father, who was to celebrate his birthday in a few days. It was supposed to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Child, Childhood Friends, Cuisine, Death, Family, Family Members, Food, Issues & Trends, Kids, Letting Go, Parents, Siblings | Tagged Childhood friend, death, Duck, Family, Food, Friends, Roast Duck | 2 Comments

So Broken

Posted on August 14, 2011 by likeitiz

It was Mid-winter in Ottawa when I first laid eyes on Mannon (not her real name, of course). I was to be her attending resident for the next two months. We had divvied up the patients on the Adolescent Medicine … Continue reading →

Posted in Anorexia Nervosa, Child, Doctors, Family, Family Members, Incest, Kids, Moral Issues, Parents, Pedofile, Sex, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Molestation, Siblings, Sisters | Tagged Adolescence, Anorexia Nervosa, Family, Gold Labrador, Health, Incest, Kids, Mental Health, Ottawa, Sexual abuse | 3 Comments

Waiting Room Stories

Posted on August 6, 2011 by likeitiz

Last week, I was sitting in a half empty waiting room while my father was having his hearing tested. I had finished filling all the information and HIPAA forms when I glanced up and saw a pleasant-looking elderly gentleman smiling … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Child, Divorce, Doctor's Appointment, Doctors, Elderly Care, Family Members, Family Time, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Issues & Trends, Kids, Letting Go, Life Choices, Life Stages, Parenting, Parents, Travel | Tagged Aging, Culture, Doctor's Appointments, Doctors, Family, grand children, grandparents, Health, Hong Kong, Issues & Trends, Kids, letting go, Life Stages, Parenting, QiGong, Travel | 4 Comments

Namesakes

Posted on August 3, 2011 by likeitiz

I’m not sure if the practice of naming one’s offspring after one’s self is still customary these days but when I was growing up, I often encountered an acquaintance, classmate or friend who is named after one of his/her parents … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, Family Blood Lines, Family Members, Family Names, Issues & Trends, Juniors, Names, Namesakes | Tagged blood lines, Culture, DuPonts, Family, family names, Hearsts, Issues & Trends, Kennedys, monarchies, Name, Namesake | 9 Comments

Business Talk, Family Talk

Posted on July 17, 2011 by likeitiz

In as much as I have held this blog sacred from being invaded by our family business in any form or shape, I have had people visit my site and ask why there is no mention of the family business … Continue reading →