Category Archives: Siblings

When Concern Is a Disguise

Posted on December 13, 2011 by likeitiz

I was riding in the back of the van early one sunny Fall morning with some family members when I heard the phone ring. My mother answered a call from a niece we seldom hear from. Judging from the conversation, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, malice, self-righteousness, Siblings | Tagged Dysfunctional family, Family, judgmental behavior, malice, postaday2011, postaweek2011, self-righteousness | 3 Comments

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

Money, Money, Money

Posted on October 26, 2011 by likeitiz

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 →