War rages over EC education PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma’s plan to rescue the embattled Eastern Cape Department of Education is facing stiff resistance from the province’s top politicians and administrators who want to retain control of the institution. Read more on Daily Dispatch

My german shepherd Edie has decided that my bed is more comfortable than hers. That’s ok. As long as she leaves room for me.

My dog gets freaks out over the sound of this new squeaky toy. Whines and howls, then growls and fights it.

Lazy cat taking over a dog’s bed

Hits and Mrs.: A generation of bloggers waxing nostalgic over housewifery A contingent of women is turning to the Internet to champion the importance of being a good wife and partner Read more on Seattle Times

Push over, make room (again) for Patrick When Patrick was born 43 years ago, I wrote a column welcoming him to the world. It was a time when overpopulation and population control were much in the news. And here I was, supposedly educated, sophisticated and thoroughly indoctrinated, having a fourth child. Read more on Daily [...]

What did you consider to be an absolute waste? What were your absolute essentials? I know that each baby is different, and they’ll each have their likes and dislikes. My essentials: Graco Swing Bouncy seat Boppy pillow sleep sack (wearable blankets) Mother-ease One-Size Cloth Diapers, Diaper Covers and liners Graco Travel System Safety First Booster [...]

3 month old Rufus vs 4 month old corgi pup Lulu over who gets the dog bed. Oh, and it was pee’d on so I don’t know why?

Man Backs Over Wife Looking for Dog A woman died Tuesday night after her husband accidentally ran over her in the alley behind their home while the couple was searching for their lost dog, police say. Read more on FOX 4 News Dallas – Fort Worth