True Confessions: Distracted Driving
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Saturday, June 19, 2010
This week’s latest Pew study on Adults and Distracted Driving has me contemplating how many times I place my own life and the lives of my loved ones at risk when I drive in a distracted fashion.
The study reported that a shocking 47% of adult drivers admit to either sending or reading a text message while driving. Compared to the 34% of teens (16-17 year olds) who ‘fess up about this “no no”, we’re... READ MORE
Greatness in Our Teenagers
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, April 10, 2010
This week, we celebrate Catholic Moments Podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above) announcer Eric Hendey’s recent big college news and our own Avery’s 14th birthday with a look at the book Greatness in Our Teenagers: A 10 Step Guide for Parents and Educators
Will Work for Corned Beef and Cabbage
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Tuesday, March 17, 2009
In the week leading up to St. Patrick’s day, the men of the Hendey family have been busy. You see, my teenage sons specialize in playing traditional Irish music, so their services have been in demand lately.
This past weekend, they played for a local fun run to raise funds for MS Research. Later, they entertained a crowd of close to 500 people at our Knights of Columbus’ annual St. Patrick’s Day... READ MORE
Saying Farewell
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Last week, our parish and school community were hit hard by the sudden loss of two of our members to untimely deaths. So this week, we will be gathering twice within three days as a community to celebrate Masses of Christian Burial.
Yesterday was the first of the two funerals, to celebrate the life of a seventeen year old who had been suffering protracted illness and injury for the past year. Russell’s... READ MORE
Breaking News
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, November 03, 2008
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics concludes that “teenagers who watch a lot of television programs that contain sexual content are more than twice as likely to be involved in a pregnancy,” according to a report in today’s Los Angeles Times.
I could go on and cite further data and research numbers, but it really all just leaves me thinking, um, duh.
Brotherly Love?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Tuesday, October 14, 2008
When I went into my sons’ bathroom this week to clean it, I was greeted by this note which I found perched between their two sinks.
Written in Adam’s most menacing handwriting, it warns his big brother to “STOP STEALING MY TOOTHBRUSH!!!” I love the “all caps” emphasis for added effect.
My first thought when I saw the note was, “Gross!” My second thought was of the lovely Danielle Bean, who manages... READ MORE
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