As you might know from reading previous entries on this site, Kevin is a published author. His subject matter is very specific and technical, and his book is a "self-help" for anyone attempting to learn the basics of a computer software program called MySQL.
I haven't read it. And honestly, I don't plan on reading it�ever (sorry, Kev).
Anyway, Kevin has recently begun encouraging me to put fingers to keyboard and write my own book. My subject matter is a little less specific, a lot less technical - I am writing about the trials, tribulations and great joys of parenting! It will probably never be published, and that is okay. It is actually theraputic for me at this point, an outlet for my frustrations not only with my own parenting experiences, but with those I witness in other families. My goal is to author a light read, something that is serious in subject, but humorous at the same time. Something that, if anyone would ever read it, might actually be helpful in that it would reassure parents that we all go through the same kinds of experiences, emotions, and exasperations! It might even prevent someone from making certain parenting faux pas. Hey, wonders never cease!
So, if anyone has an anecdote from which you learned an important parenting lesson, PLEASE SHARE! And, if/when I finish the first of what could potentially be several volumes (a parent's job is never finished, after all), take pity and give it a read!
You can share your stories by emailing them to stories@348north.com By submitting a story you agree to give me rights to publish it in any form. Of course, I will use my best judgment to not embarrass anyone, and names will be changed as appropriate! Later I will share some topics that might spark some memories.
On the other hand, I would love to read what you are putting together! I suspect others would too.