This Adrian Peterson thing has gone way too far. How can another man or woman ...tell another...how to discipline his own children?
To "whip"? Or not "whip"?
Me? I never had to spank...beat... or whip my daughter. A stern look...was sufficient. A talking to.
But not all children ...are the same. My late stepson...Sam...was very much indifferent to a talking to. The only thing he responded to...and understood was a swift blow to the chest. It got his attention.
I can remember growing up...I got a whipping or two...with an extension cord. Hell, back in the day...I remember all my Kindergarten teachers and 1st and 2nd grade teachers...having their "straps" and "paddles".
I think I turned out okay. My siblings turn out okay. No mass murderers...none of us in prison.
But back then there was no YouTube...no social media.
But today....Is today. A different world. Watch what you do...for the whole world is watching.
I feel for Mr. Peterson. He did to his son...what was done to him. He was brought up where "whipping"...via...switches...was common.
Don't make it right.
Still...Is it right to take away a man's career? Make it where he can't earn a living in his profession?
Cuz we disagree with his child rearing?
Spare the rod?
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Spare the Rod?
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Monday, July 9, 2012
A Little bit...From the Week End
In this small southern college town...it's definitely summer time. One day last week, my car thermometer read 111 degrees!
My thermometer in my car port read 102 degrees...in the shade!
Anyway......it's hot, hot, hot!
A little bit from the week-end:
This scared us...and we were a thousand miles away:
Serena Wins Wimbledon
Yet Another Star Athlete Has Injured Himself After Punching Something In Frustration
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Hump Day.....News & Views
It's........Wednesday...."Hump Day"!
In this small...southern.....college town...the weather is fantastic!
75 degrees....no humidity... beautiful!
"Stuff" .......we're following and you should be too:
I think ....we could cure her...."depression":
Serena Williams Depressed
Bad choice of words:
Adrian Peterson: NFL Players Stuck In 'Modern-Day Slavery'
We ....agree:
The Most Annoying Coach In The NBA
What a difference.....2 weeks makes:
BLOWOUT
Mr. President......Aren't there more important issues?
Which Teams Does Obama Like In The NCAA Tournament?
An eye.....for an eye? Gone bad:
Minor League Manager Loses Eye
Ali.........always the spokesman:
Boxing Champ Ali Asks Iran To Free U.S. Hikers
So there.......a Wednesday...a "Hump Day".
Let's ...just make it to the week-end.....
Monday, November 5, 2007
A "Tail" of Two Backs
30 carries, 296 yards, 3 TDs.....
By now you have seen the high lights and read the box score of the phenomenal afternoon one Mr. Adrian Peterson had. Peterson broke Jamal Lewis's 2003 record for the most yards gained in one game against a San Diego Charger team that seemed to have missed or dismissed the scouting report on number 28. Peterson scored on runs of 1, 64, and 46 yards. He also caught one pass for 19 yards to give him a total of 315 for the game. The seventh pick of the 2007 draft, Peterson, is making a name for himself.....and in a hurry. Because of an injury-proned college career at Oklahoma, a lot of teams passed on Adrian. He now has 1,036 rushing yards this season and is on a pace to shatter Eric Dickerson's rookie record of 1,808 yards.
35 carries, 321 yards, 1 TD
In an unbelievable performance, Darren McFadden exploded against the South Carolina Gamecocks to lead the Razorbacks to a 48-36 win. 321 yards? That's 3 football fields....plus 21 yards. Can you say "Heisman"? My question....and probably yours too.... is to Arkansas coach Houston Nutt: "Where .....in the name of .......Frank Broyles ....was this running game earlier in the season? Arkansas rushed for 541 yards.....Earth to Nutt: "Just hand the ball off....why don't 'ya."
A note to NFL scouts and General Managers.......Great running backs are not coached to greatness.....They have ...."it"........This weekend , we have just witnessed two of the greatest performances ever in football. And they were by "tail backs".
