Comments on: July 22, 2008 - Daily Brief

By: Teresa Todd

Teresa Todd — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:24:28 +0000

My favorite news article from years ago was by Patti Rasmussen when she chronicled the lives of three local PTA moms. The point of her story, I believe, was that these women were talented and gifted enough to earn big bucks in the working world but instead chose to raise a family and volunteer in their respective schools. As a volunteer, their “high-priced” talents didn’t go to waste! There’s tremendous value in the work of volunteers within our school systems, whether individuals hold degrees or not. PTA welcomes the dedication and contributions of all. For myself, I was practically useless as a helper in the classroom but was able to fill other needs. The “bubble-headed suburban mom” comment really got to me. Just wanted to clarify the nature of today’s SCV PTA mom (or dad!)

By: cash

cash — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:51:58 +0000

lvogel you are teaching your kid the right approach. You missed my point. However, I do agree with you that one need not be on the 51 most influential people list, or be a USC graduate with an arm band of degrees, to be a great volunteer.

There are many humble volunteers in our area, that do a great job without feeling the need to be recognized.

By: navigator

navigator — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:44:10 +0000

I still can’t understand why I need a hands free device stuck in my ear when some 20-something can go zipping down the highway texting his main squeeze while not paying attention to the road.

By: cash

cash — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:50:19 +0000

Bluetooth….

If people want to look so important and feel the need to have that thing hanging from their ear, so be it. If you think about, the technology wizards and venture capitalists have most people right were that want them.

Do we really need a cancer causing, by some accounts, bluetooth hanging from our ear, or for that matter, a cell phone hanging from our belt! If we had a growth hanging from our ear, we would have it removed because it looks bad. Go figure. The current model needs refinement, if for no other reason than to not look so stupid.

By: lvogel

lvogel — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:01:14 +0000

Cash said:
“I thought it was focus on the family first, career second. Seems we would all be better off if this were true.”

Actually, a career should be established first in order to help finance the cost of raising a family. That’s what I’m teaching my own. “Go to School”…..”Get a Job”……Then, start a family. It’s never easy for one to start a career later in life. Not that it’s not done, it’s just not as easy when you have other commitments, like family. I agree with Theresa 100%!!! However, one doesn’t HAVE to have a degree to be an ‘amazing and talented’ volunteer. Volunteering is one of the best ways (I believe) in teaching our young people that EVERYONE can make a difference!

By: Townbeet

Townbeet — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:40:57 +0000

Re: Bluetooth
Resistance is futile…prepare to be assimilated

By: cash

cash — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:44:24 +0000

“We’re talking lawyers, television producers, law enforcement personnel and more who took a hiatus from career to focus on family.”

I thought it was focus on the family first, career second. Seems we would all be better off if this were true.

By: Teresa Todd

Teresa Todd — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:19:28 +0000

Hey, Jeff - I spent 15 years as a “PTA Volunteer” yet hold two advanced degrees from the hallowed halls of USC — MBA and MA in Marketing/Finance and Strategic Public Relations, respectively. That would seem to run counter to the less than flattering code term of a suburban mom. The point I would make is that I met some of the most amazing women during my association with PTA. We’re talking lawyers, television producers, law enforcement personnel and more who took a hiatus from career to focus on family. Why are our local schools so good? In part because they have an amazing talent pool of volunteers to draw from. I feel very fortunate to have been a small part of something that collectively created a greater good. As we say at SC, Fight On!

By: cash

cash — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:02:28 +0000

Two year old boy found dead in minivan!!!!!!

This is terrible!!!
This seems to happen often enough that the auto companies could develop and system that would automatically roll down the windows if the interior temperature climbs to a certain point. The system could be linked to a fastened seat belt systems so that window would remain up if the car is not occupied. Of course, mom or dad would have to be sure that infants are seat belted because ……..