I had the rare opportunity of taking three 14 year old girls shopping for back to school clothes and school supplies this year.  It was quite the experience.  One I don't recommend anyone braving without fireprotection around their wallet and a helmet.  The helmet is for the headbanging you will resort to while they make up their minds.

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Dean Dad recently experienced a forehead-slapping moment about bilingual education:

I entered the pool area at the gym today and par for the course asked whoever was already in the water (in this case, two men): JESSICA:  Is it cold?One man just responded with a blank stare. The other, a 40 something year old, who from this point forward shall be known as "Freaky Guy ", loudly asked:FREAKY GUY:  What are you?  A sissy? Hop in.

Tonights prayer dear Lord is for peace....