Building A Better Dave

Look if your kid can't read the menu - LEAVE THEM HOME. That's what Babysitters and grandparents are for! I'm tired of dodging forks during my dinner. Besides your actions are increasing the divorce rate. Would it be too much to ask that you do NOT set your children on fire until you get home? Is life over at 50? If you didn't have sex when you were dating the first 10 years of marriage are bearable, so you have something to do. If you're already discovered each other, then this crying child makes you cranky. You chose to have the kid - accept the responsibility and STAY HOME.  There is a place for unruly children. It's called the laundromat.

Teenage boys can be stupid. I talk about a tale that happened right in front of my face, and why I use books to lie to myself. Website is www.betterdave.com Music From the Podsafe Music Network http://music.podshow.com The Leaving Trains "Dumb as a Crayon"

I work with teenagers a lot. I have nieces who are teenagers, my girlfriend has teenage daughters, and I work with the youth of my church. While I realize that saving yourself for marriage may be a pipe dream, I thought I should let girls know what is going on. I should probably let parents know as well that kids are contemplating sex a lot sooner than YOU probably did (as in like 13 and 14 years old). You have your whole life to have sex. SLOW DOWN. These poor girls think they are in love, and this is my way to set the record straight on their Knights in Shining Armor. I don't want you to hate men, but they are raging hormones combined with an insane amount of curiosity. Oh yeah, then there is the whole AIDS, STDs, Abortion thing... Music from the Podsafe music network at music.podshow.com From Slide Show Baby "Moving Too Fast"

Dave talks about having a "hero" moment with "The Senator" (the 10 year old son of his girlfriend). It was an amazing moment. Music From the Podsafe Music Network http://music.podshow.com Superhero from Anthony Stauffer and Holy Smoke

Is it too much to ask all of our new neighbors to learn English? Why do new immigrants not embrace English like the ones who came over in the early 1900s. Dave expresses his frustration about being asked to speak Spanish at his local bank machine Music from the podsafe music network http://music.podshow.com Star Spangled Banner by Trinity Lane The Amercian Holiday Song from BELT

The planet is going down the tubes.  Want some very disturbing television to watch? My Sweet 16 or Engaged or Underaged Music from "Life Has Teeth" from the Podsafe Music Network http://music.podshow.com

I recently came across a very unique bathroom experience. You could witness the battle of good and evil all in one place. I was amazed at the craftsmanship, and creativity

Hey, I made it through my first weekend with the new band. Nothing like playing music you've never heard in front of 100 people. Also, the people in these clubs are WASTED. Welcome to sleep deprivation theater as I've had four hours of sleep. Music "Drunk Tonight" from the Bloody Irish boys from the Podsafe Music Network (http://music.podshow.com www.bloddyirishboys.com )

I talk about regaining some weight, and how interesting it is that we all focus on the freaks. It appears the worse we behave the more attention we receive.  Why do things that could actually inspire us to do better get little or no spotlight? Music from the podsafe music network at music.podshow.com from Halfway Home "On the Passing of Fairytale Heroes" for more information go to www.foamcd.com

I was tempted to call this Episode "Growing up Brady," but changed my mind. This episode has me remembering one of my most embarrassing moments in life when I had not choice but to go to school wearing two-tone pants. I think you'll find that when you think about life's embarrassing moments, you usually end up learning something in addition to turning bright red. Music from the Podsafe Music Network Jamie Leonhart "Grow"

I talk about getting straight A's for the first time in my life, possibly getting into a new band and a trip to the baseball park with 29 of my closest friends.

 Just a quick blurb to let everyone know I'm going to be taking a small hiatus as I prepare for my final exams (a week, maybe ten days). Don't worry. All is well. Musicby Leerone - "All is Well" from the Podsafe Music Network  Buy her CD at CDBaby for $6. or for more info go to www.leerone.com

I tell the story of buying a dress for my Mother's 59th birthday. Little did I know that she would be wearing it to her funeral. Now you may wonder why I would share such a personal tale. Because there are plenty of you who have Mothers and ignore them on Mother's Day. You're too busy to put any real time into a gift, a special thought, or card.  Maybe you throw her a gift card. I'm telling you that while you have the chance to do more than buy her flowers - DO IT. You'll be glad you did. For there to be a shadow there must first be a light... - The Mom Mother's day is May 13th in the US. Music from the Podsafe Music Network "Mother" from Kevin Reeves Buy the CD at CDBaby.com"Elegy by Gabriel Faure" by Cello Journey

Dave answers some email from Slau, and talks about Women being from Venus and the Genius of John Gray. Actually, it's a good book. A big surprise Dave couldn't find something. John Gray has penned these classics: What Your Mother Couldn't Tell You and Your Father Didn't Know (Hardcover) How to Get What You Want and Want What You Have Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex Mars and Venus Together Forever: A Practical Guide to Creating Lasting Intimacy Children Are from Heaven: Positive Parenting Skills for Raising Cooperative, Confident, and Compassionate Children Mars and Venus Starting Over: A Practical Guide for Finding Love Again After a Painful Breakup, Divorce, or the Loss of a Loved One Men, Women and Relationships: Making Peace with the Opposite Sex Mars and Venus on a Date TONY ROBBINS Awaken the Giant Within Giant Steps Steven Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness Music from Superbeing off th

I talk about the courage to do the right thing, and the stamina to work through your problems. If you can work through your problems you come out stronger on the other side of them (if you truly work through them and not just push them under the rug). Music "The Weight of Words" by Slau of www.slau.net courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network at http://music.podshow.com Buy the CD at amazon.com

I talk about a lesson he learned this weekend when "The Nurse" seem upset about something that was "no big deal" to me. I also comment on a wedding went to where it was wedding #4 for the Bride. God bless her for having the nerve to get back on the horse. Again and again.... and again. Music from the Podsafe Music Network (http://music.podshow.com ) "Splitsville" brings us the song "Forever" buy the CD at CDBaby.com

Today I discuss the day at his elementary school when all the boys decided to race to determine who was the fastest.... and the slowest. I also talk about some of the lessons of backyard football apply in real life. I found a great tune, and I have to play it for you. The artist's name is Albert Cummings. I love this song. It's called Follow Your Soul from the Album True to Yourself. Buy The Song   Buy The Album  

Dave takes some time to realize how much time we can waste asking "What if?" Don't get lost in "What-ifville." He also talks about some of the comforting words of wisdom his father shared with him growing up. Music: "What if World" Steve McDaniel from the Podsafe Music Network

Dave talks about "Silent Convulsions" (those time when you're not supposed to laugh - but can't help it). His love of "Literature", his winter coat with 8 million pockets, and the sound of Ozzy Singing Backwards