Things I Learned Alone With The Kids This Weekend

People eat buttloads of ice cream. I took Lucas and Lars to the post-soccer celebration at Fenton's and there were 50 people waiting in line on Sunday afternoon. Skinny Asian chicks were powering down bongo sundaes with gusto. This was not on my radar. Sunday afternoon ice cream blowouts? Who knew.

Attitude is arguably the most important influence on mood. OK, I didn't exactly learn this today, but I further confirmed it. Commit to what is and what cannot be, and you will have more pleasant moments.

Walking is good for what some people like to call the soul.

Lack of control is the most aggressive cause of rage.

The new NHL can work if two skilled teams face off.

Soft fat accumulates quickly when the body does not move.

Your parents can surprise you in wonderful ways in the right circumstances.

6-under soccer rules.

Spider bites wreak havoc on the extremities.

If the leaves don't get raked, the leaves don't get raked.

Taco casserole is a fine breakfast food.

Bruce Springsteen used to make purty decent records.

Tim Russert is a shitbird.

Your family has many more secrets than they've told you. Yet.

Lou Reed solo records have their moments, in case you've forgotten.

Sir Bradley can get nasty when he needs to.

Even Nellie can't save this Warrior gang.

You can't lecture on what you haven't read.