Building A Better Dave » Best Of http://betterdave.com A funny look at relationships, marriage, divorce, love, sex, life, dating advice, and the weird thoughts that pop into Dave's head when he is sleep deprived. Never longer than 15 minutes, and guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, think, or groan. Life is too important to be taken seriously Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://betterdave.com http://www.betterdave.com/images/favicon.ico Building A Better Dave A funny look at relationships, marriage, divorce, love, sex, life, dating advice, and the weird thoughts that pop into Dave's head when he is sleep deprived. Never longer than 15 minutes, and guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, think, or groan. Life is too important to be taken seriously David Jackson no David Jackson dave@betterdave.com dave@betterdave.com (David Jackson) 2006-2008 A funny look at relationships, marriage, divorce, love, sex, life, dating advice, and the weird thoughts that pop into Dave's head when he is sleep deprived. Never longer than 15 minutes, and guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, think, or groan. relationships, marriage, college, Dave, Jackson, life, stories, comedy Building A Better Dave » Best Of http://betterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/betterdave144.jpg http://betterdave.com/category/best-of-dave-jackson/ Just Plain Hungry http://betterdave.com/2010/03/14/just-plain-hungry/ http://betterdave.com/2010/03/14/just-plain-hungry/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:24:49 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/?p=295

Today I talk about a lovely trip to Chicago where we stop at a Burger King to get something to drink. When we go back to the to the car only to find our GPS missing.

We noticed the homeless guy near my car, and like my GPS he was also gone.

Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying that all homeless people are thieves, and con artists. You should donate to those organizations that help the homeless.This way we know the money is being (hopefully) used for good.

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]]> http://betterdave.com/2010/03/14/just-plain-hungry/feed/ 0 Con Artists,Homless,Liars Today I talk about a lovely trip to Chicago where we stop at a Burger King to get something to drink. When we go back to the to the car only to find our GPS missing. - We noticed the homeless guy near my car, and like my GPS he was also gone. - (http://betterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/justplainhungry144.jpg) Today I talk about a lovely trip to Chicago where we stop at a Burger King to get something to drink. When we go back to the to the car only to find our GPS missing. We noticed the homeless guy near my car, and like my GPS he was also gone. Now don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that all homeless people are thieves, and con artists. You should donate to those organizations that help the homeless.This way we know the money is being (hopefully) used for good. Today's sponsor Looking for love? I found my wife online. You can to and get a great deal at www.Perfectmatch.om/dave (http://www.Perfectmatch.om/dave) David Jackson no 9:11 Half Way To Dead http://betterdave.com/2010/02/04/half-way-to-dead-2/ http://betterdave.com/2010/02/04/half-way-to-dead-2/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:13:08 +0000 Dave http://m.podshow.com/media/7902/episodes/211726/betterdave-211726-02-04-2010.mp3

I will turn 45 in a little less than two weeks (Feb 8th). I’m starting to feel like Andy Rooney. Looking back at my life here are some thoughts:

Every phone had a chord on it. The phone RANG. There were no ring tones.

Movies were about $5 and if you didn’t see it at the movies you waited till it came on TV. There was no way to rewind or pause. If you had to do something you had to wait until a commercial came on.

Cars ran on leaded gasoline.

Speaking of Gasoline, the air was dirty and the sex was clean. Well, it wasn’t lethal anyway

I barely, I mean barely remember black and white TV.

Captain Kangaroo was cool. Mr. Rogers was not.

Ernie was my favorite muppet, but looking back I wonder if Burt was his “partner.”

Saturday mornings were spent with Bugs and Friends, and School house rock (educational TV, what a thought).  I would have a bowl of Captain Crunch, or Quisp, or Frankenberry.

I remember when we left the cool new “video game” PONG on without turning off the TV and it burned the final score into the screen. It was so much cooler than playing pinball.

I was the only kid in first grade who knew who Jimi Hendrix was when he died.

Nixon was president and Ali was champ, and you could catch “The Johnny Carson show” (as I called it) at 11:30 for a large part of my childhood. In my opinion, Ali is still the champ.

I remember listening to top 40 music on AM radio through the one speaker in dash board of my mom’s Plymouth duster. None of the words were bleeped out.

I remember hooking up a CB radio in my bedroom with the antenna going out the window. On occasion I could talk to my friend at the end of the street. (ancient version of text messaging?).

I road my bike everywhere. No hill was too tall. I’m not sure how, but my Mom didn’t seem to care that I was gone most of the day. There was no way to reach me. If I was going to be late, I would use a pay phone. I had to be home when the street lights came on.

To this day, I never understood how 8-track tape players got popular. They sounded awful, didn’t play right, and often fell apart.

I still have two containers of 45 records, and over 400 LPs. I haven’t listened to a single one in about 4 years. I still have a turn table, but nothing to plug it into (and yet I will not throw them away).

I am noticing that more and more of my sentences begin with “these kids of today…”

I remember life before Google when everyone had a set of encyclopedias.

While I vowed as a child to never grow up to be like my Dad, I hear more and more of his words coming out of my mouth directed at my children. He’s kind of cranky and will turn 80 in June. That scares the crap out of me.

While I use to be able to get away without wearing my glasses, things are really getting blurry now. The bad news unless I get surgery, my eyesight is only to get worse. That’s right: this is as good as its going to get.

When I was a kid, if I got pudgy a growth spurt would come along and take of it. I’m still in need of another growth spurt.

When I was a kid the word “sucks” was a curse word (it insinuated oral sex).

There was no attention deficit, and ADHD, and ADXKYMGT (etc) kids. If you were hyper, you got detentions. If you continued, you got paddled. My ninth grade Algebra teacher flung  an eraser at a student who was sleeping in class. There were no guns, no metal detectors, and in general we all attempted to pay attention.

When I was in school there was honor roll (GPA 3.5 and above) and Merit Roll (GPA 3.0 – 3.5). Today there is no Merit Roll, and the honor Roll is 3.0 and above. And yet people want to argue about the “dumbing of America.” We also kept score. There was a loser and a winner. Both experiences had lessons to be learned.

A dirty fight in high school was if someone brought a bat. It only happened once, and we were all so shocked it never happened again.

I remember at McDonald’s when I graduated from the hamburger, and could actually eat a Big Mac. There were no super sizes. I think there were small and large fries. No one would even think about eating two big macs in one sitting. We would eat McDonald’s every Thursday before Mom went bowling. I enjoyed dunking my fries in my milk shake. Today if I eat a big mac, I spend the next hour clearing my throat and feeling awful.

There might have been one person who got pregnant (we understood the concept of a condom, and feared disappointing our parents). Now there are day cares at the high schools. Girls are congratulated when they get pregnant at age 16, and told “you’re are so lucky.”

I have seen parenting traded in for friendship. I have also seen children with fewer manners, less respect for adults, and a general shrinking of the time when children are “innocent.” My parents dragged me to church. I didn’t always want to go, but I’m glad they did. I never would’ve survived my Mother’s Death without my faith. There are no teenagers at my church because the parents want to be “friends” with their kids, and they let them call the shots.

I knew all my neighbors growing up. I can’t name a single neighbor on my street. That’s sad.

I have seen Americans grow larger (myself included). When I was 25, “That was the year” that I was going to get in shape. When I was 30, THAT “Was the year” I was going to get in shape. Well I’m turning 45 in 12 days (February 8th) and THIS IS THE YEAR that I get in shape. You see as you get older your muscles shrink, and losing weight will only get harder – unless I take steps to keep the muscles I have and build new ones.

I’m turning 45, and my wife jokingly says I’m half way to dead. We’ve come along way. I’ve witnessed black and white TV to the space shuttle. While technology is supposed to enhance our lives, I feel nothing is more enhancing than having my family around a table at dinner. Nothing competes with someone saying “I love you.” I feel nothing recharges my batteries than my faith in God. I truly believe that freedom can come through the discipline of teaching our children right from wrong. That takes courage. They will hate you for about 10 years, but when they turn 25 and have children of their own they will thank you.

The first 45 years were good. The second 45 are going to be great (if I can just remember where I put my glasses).

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]]> http://betterdave.com/2010/02/04/half-way-to-dead-2/feed/ 0 I will turn 45 in a little less than two weeks (Feb 8th). I'm starting to feel like Andy Rooney. Looking back at my life here are some thoughts: Every phone had a chord on it. The phone RANG. There were no ring tones. (http://betterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/davetombstone.png) I will turn 45 in a little less than two weeks (Feb 8th). I'm starting to feel like Andy Rooney. Looking back at my life here are some thoughts: Every phone had a chord on it. The phone RANG. There were no ring tones. Movies were about $5 and if you didn’t see it at the movies you waited till it came on TV. There was no way to rewind or pause. If you had to do something you had to wait until a commercial came on. Cars ran on leaded gasoline. Speaking of Gasoline, the air was dirty and the sex was clean. Well, it wasn’t lethal anyway I barely, I mean barely remember black and white TV. Captain Kangaroo was cool. Mr. Rogers was not. Ernie was my favorite muppet, but looking back I wonder if Burt was his “partner.” Saturday mornings were spent with Bugs and Friends, and School house rock (educational TV, what a thought).  I would have a bowl of Captain Crunch, or Quisp, or Frankenberry. I remember when we left the cool new “video game” PONG on without turning off the TV and it burned the final score into the screen. It was so much cooler than playing pinball. I was the only kid in first grade who knew who Jimi Hendrix was when he died. Nixon was president and Ali was champ, and you could catch “The Johnny Carson show” (as I called it) at 11:30 for a large part of my childhood. In my opinion, Ali is still the champ. I remember listening to top 40 music on AM radio through the one speaker in dash board of my mom’s Plymouth duster. None of the words were bleeped out. I remember hooking up a CB radio in my bedroom with the antenna going out the window. On occasion I could talk to my friend at the end of the street. (ancient version of text messaging?). I road my bike everywhere. No hill was too tall. I’m not sure how, but my Mom didn’t seem to care that I was gone most of the day. There was no way to reach me. If I was going to be late, I would use a pay phone. I had to be home when the street lights came on. To this day, I never understood how 8-track tape players got popular. They sounded awful, didn’t play right, and often fell apart. I still have two containers of 45 records, and over 400 LPs. I haven’t listened to a single one in about 4 years. I still have a turn table, but nothing to plug it into (and yet I will not throw them away). I am noticing that more and more of my sentences begin with “these kids of today…” I remember life before Google when everyone had a set of encyclopedias. While I vowed as a child to never grow up to be like my Dad, I hear more and more of his words coming out of my mouth directed at my children. He’s kind of cranky and will turn 80 in June. That scares the crap out of me. While I use to be able to get away without wearing my glasses, things are really getting blurry now. The bad news unless I get surgery, my eyesight is only to get worse. That’s right: this is as good as its going to get. When I was a kid, if I got pudgy a growth spurt would come along and take of it. I’m still in need of another growth spurt. When I was a kid the word “sucks” was a curse word (it insinuated oral sex). There was no attention deficit, and ADHD, and ADXKYMGT (etc) kids. If you were hyper, you got detentions. If you continued, you got paddled. My ninth grade Algebra teacher flung  an eraser at a student who was sleeping in class. There were no guns, no metal detectors, and in general we all attempted to pay attention. When I was in school there was honor roll (GPA 3.5 and above) and Merit Roll (GPA 3.0 - 3.5). Today there is no Merit Roll, and the honor Roll is 3.0 and above. And yet people want to argue about the "dumbing of America." We also kept score. There was a loser and a winner. Both experiences had lessons to be learned. A dirty fight in high school was if someone brought a bat. It only happened once, and we were all so shocked it never happened again. I remember at McDonald's when I graduated from the hamburger, David Jackson no Student Centered Learning http://betterdave.com/2009/05/11/student-centered-learning/ http://betterdave.com/2009/05/11/student-centered-learning/#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 19:21:18 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/?p=150

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Today I talk about my college experience as it is now complete and behind me. I am amazed at how we learn over and over that we need to get our children to learn math and science. We learn that the United States of America is LOSING to other countries, and we can’t keep saying “We’re Number 1″ too much longer.

I am amazed at the stupid topics, sloppy delivery, unorganized delivery of topics that was my education. I learned the most when I got behind and got my first “F” ever. I learned that I’m not Superman, and I can’t always put things off, and catch up later. I learned that you need balance in your life. That you occasionally have to say “No” to people to keep your sanity.

I’m glad I don’t have to listen how I need to be sure to work examples into my lesson plans that transgendered people can relate to. After all, we all have our own tastes and cultures. Unless I’m teaching a cooking class, and the subject is cutting up hot dogs, I’m not going to be able to related to a transgendered person. I’m not saying these are bad people, but I’m not saying this is a “normal” or better “natural” occurrence. I know, I know, I’m judgmental.  I need to keep my opinion to myself so you can voice your opinion about how wrong my opinion is. Funny how that is… You’re negative opinion about me is ok, my negative opinion about you is “judgmental.”

There are two ways to learn something. You mimic the actions of those who do it exceptionally well, or you do the polar opposite of those who completely, without a doubt, suck at it.

]]> http://betterdave.com/2009/05/11/student-centered-learning/feed/ 0 College,University of Akron backgammon free casino money free craps game play free black jack craps video poker strategy play black jack online how to win video poker casino game online uk best casino online casino secure online gambling jackpot casino online casino black jack le... (http://www.betterdave.com/images/studentcentered144.jpg)backgammon (http://groups.google.com/group/caglvlirota/web/backgammon) free casino money (http://groups.google.com/group/caglvlirota/web/free-casino-money) free craps game David Jackson no Flight of Ideas Friday http://betterdave.com/2008/08/22/flight-of-ideas-friday/ http://betterdave.com/2008/08/22/flight-of-ideas-friday/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:03:29 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/?p=130

Flight of Ideas Friday picture

This show originates from www.betterdave.com

 Words are fun. I want to know who gets to decide when a word is officially a word. I was at a Cleveland Indians game and the other team had a guy named Chone Figgins. (his full name is Desmond DeChone Figgins ). Why do we name the first poo of a baby meconium If it’s that special why don’t we put it in a jar and sell it? Look at meconium fix this broken coffee cup! Look it’s strong enough to pull this 18 wheel truck! Likewise why do we need to name certain body parts. Do we really need the word Taint? apparently the Taint used be called the perineum. Was that not good enough? Shouldn’t words be taken into committee to see if we really need the word? Be sure to tell your daughters to threaten a “kick to the taint” to pressing males. When they go “a what?” they can then run away.

I still hate Elvis. We all know Little Richard was the king of Rock and Roll and the Beatles and Elvis stole it all from him. I still hate Star Trek

John Lennon liked words…..and acid, but that’s another podcast.

Having a bad day? Too hot for you? Go grab a box fan and a towel. I’ve got the cure.

Do you have a cell phone? Don’t have time to exercise? Walk and Talk people! Walk and talk took me from a size 8 to a size two! Thank you walk and talk!

When I was growing up I used to take a sheet and a box fan and sleep in a blimp. Looking back this is a bad idea. Sounds like a great way to lose a finger.

]]> http://betterdave.com/2008/08/22/flight-of-ideas-friday/feed/ 0 Chone Figgins,meconium,taint,Words This show originates from www.betterdave.com -  Words are fun. I want to know who gets to decide when a word is officially a word. I was at a Cleveland Indians game and the other team had a guy named Chone Figgins. (http://www.betterdave.com/images/flightofideas144.jpg) This show originates from www.betterdave.com (http://www.betterdave.com/)  Words are fun. I want to know who gets to decide when a word is officially a word. I was at a Cleveland Indians game and the other team had a guy named Chone Figgins (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chone_Figgins). (his full name is Desmond DeChone Figgins ). Why do we name the first poo of a baby meconium (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meconium) If it's that special why don't we put it in a jar and sell it? Look at meconium fix this broken coffee cup! Look it's strong enough to pull this 18 wheel truck! Likewise why do we need to name certain body parts. Do we really need the word Taint (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taint_(slang))? apparently the Taint used be called the perineum. Was that not good enough? Shouldn't words be taken into committee to see if we really need the word? Be sure to tell your daughters to threaten a "kick to the taint" to pressing males. When they go "a what?" they can then run away. I still hate Elvis. We all know Little Richard was the king of Rock and Roll and the Beatles and Elvis stole it all from him. I still hate Star Trek John Lennon liked words.....and acid, but that's another podcast. Having a bad day? Too hot for you? Go grab a box fan and a towel. I've got the cure. Do you have a cell phone? Don't have time to exercise? Walk and Talk people! Walk and talk took me from a size 8 to a size two! Thank you walk and talk! When I was growing up I used to take a sheet and a box fan and sleep in a blimp. Looking back this is a bad idea. Sounds like a great way to lose a finger. David Jackson no Kids Are Like Electric Football http://betterdave.com/2008/06/04/kids-are-like-electric-football/ http://betterdave.com/2008/06/04/kids-are-like-electric-football/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:37:53 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/?p=122

Elelctric FootballToday I introduce you to my new Great Nephew. He sure is little. It really drove home the point of how absolutely life changing kids are. I can honestly say that at age 43 I’m glad I don’t have this kind of responsibility that is soooo 24/7.

I talk about how “The Countess” has made the “Show Choir.” This scared me as if she had not made it, I would’ve been there for the melt down, and I want the best for all of “The Nurses” kids (and I’m not sure I could take watching the meltdown from the front row).  Luckily I got to be part of the celebration.

One thing as I “Hang out” with children of all shapes and sizes, I can see where the roll of the parent really comes into play. Kids have their own personality. It sure seems like they are preprogrammed to go in a certain direction. It reminds me of “Electric Football.” A game my brother and I got for Christmas (pre-Atari). This game had some vibrating device on the bottom, and a flat (or supposed to be flat) surface that the players would stand on. You could adjust some stuff on the player, and point them in the direction you wanted to go. You had the perfect plan. Then you would turn on the electricity and half the team would fall over, another 20 percent would go in circles, and many of the player would end up in the corner driving straight into the wall because the surface wasn’t flat. As a parent (coach) you picked them back up and pointed them back in the direction you wanted to go, turn on the electricity and hope things turn out for the better.

Music “He’s My Baby!” from www.donaoxford.com (phenominal pianist/singer/songwriter). From the Podsafe Music Network at www.podsafemusicnetwork.com

]]> http://betterdave.com/2008/06/04/kids-are-like-electric-football/feed/ 0 Dona Oxford,Kids,Parenting Today I introduce you to my new Great Nephew. He sure is little. It really drove home the point of how absolutely life changing kids are. I can honestly say that at age 43 I'm glad I don't have this kind of responsibility that is soooo 24/7. - (http://www.betterdave.com/images/electricfootball144.png)Today I introduce you to my new Great Nephew. He sure is little. It really drove home the point of how absolutely life changing kids are. I can honestly say that at age 43 I'm glad I don't have this kind of responsibility that is soooo 24/7. I talk about how "The Countess" has made the "Show Choir." This scared me as if she had not made it, I would've been there for the melt down, and I want the best for all of "The Nurses" kids (and I'm not sure I could take watching the meltdown from the front row).  Luckily I got to be part of the celebration. One thing as I "Hang out" with children of all shapes and sizes, I can see where the roll of the parent really comes into play. Kids have their own personality. It sure seems like they are preprogrammed to go in a certain direction. It reminds me of "Electric Football." A game my brother and I got for Christmas (pre-Atari). This game had some vibrating device on the bottom, and a flat (or supposed to be flat) surface that the players would stand on. You could adjust some stuff on the player, and point them in the direction you wanted to go. You had the perfect plan. Then you would turn on the electricity and half the team would fall over, another 20 percent would go in circles, and many of the player would end up in the corner driving straight into the wall because the surface wasn't flat. As a parent (coach) you picked them back up and pointed them back in the direction you wanted to go, turn on the electricity and hope things turn out for the better. Music "He's My Baby!" from www.donaoxford.com (http://www.donaoxford.com) (phenominal pianist/singer/songwriter). From the Podsafe Music Network at www.podsafemusicnetwork.com (http://www.podsafemusicnetwork.com) David Jackson no Cereal Killer http://betterdave.com/2008/05/13/cereal-killer/ http://betterdave.com/2008/05/13/cereal-killer/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 01:46:28 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/?p=119

Cereal Killer - Breakfast Cereal RantToday’s show has the F word it. You’ve been warned.  

This is one of the “weird” episodes where I just wonder why things go into my mind at certain times. I happened to notice that Apple Jacks has no mascot while most children’s cereals have a mascot (Tony the Tiger, Lucky for Lucky Charms, The rabbit for Trix, Count Chocula, Frankenberry, Boo Berry, The Bee for Cherios).

It turns out there IS a mascot that was launched in 2005, but apprently it never caught on.

Does anyone remember Euell Gibbons and his crazy “Eat a pine cone” commercials for Grape Nuts. What marketing person thougth this made me want to eat this cereal.

Also did you know there was a fourth Crispy Brother? Roy. (OK, I stole that from David Letterman).

NEVER USE THE WORD CLUSTER when talking about food.

Brownies are the bastard son of the cake family. If we didn’t have the word “muffin” we would all be eating cup cakes for breakfast.

Music today by the band Gecko 3 www.gecko3.comfrom the Podsafe Music Network at www.podsafemusicnetwork.com????????

]]> http://betterdave.com/2008/05/13/cereal-killer/feed/ 0 Cereal Killer,Grape Nutes. Euell Gibbons Today's show has the F word it. You've been warned.   - This is one of the "weird" episodes where I just wonder why things go into my mind at certain times. I happened to notice that Apple Jacks has no mascot while most children's cereals have a masco... (http://www.betterdave.com/images/cereal144.png)Today's show has the F word it. You've been warned.   This is one of the "weird" episodes where I just wonder why things go into my mind at certain times. I happened to notice that Apple Jacks has no mascot while most children's cereals have a mascot (Tony the Tiger, Lucky for Lucky Charms, The rabbit for Trix, Count Chocula, Frankenberry, Boo Berry, The Bee for Cherios). It turns out there IS a mascot that was launched in 2005, but apprently it never caught on. Does anyone remember Euell Gibbons and his crazy "Eat a pine cone" commercials for Grape Nuts. What marketing person thougth this made me want to eat this cereal. Also did you know there was a fourth Crispy Brother? Roy. (OK, I stole that from David Letterman). NEVER USE THE WORD CLUSTER when talking about food. Brownies are the bastard son of the cake family. If we didn't have the word "muffin" we would all be eating cup cakes for breakfast. Music today by the band Gecko 3 www.gecko3.com (http://www.gecko3.com/)from the Podsafe Music Network at www.podsafemusicnetwork.com???????? (http://kvantservice.com/) David Jackson no Drive By Schooling http://betterdave.com/2008/05/08/drive-by-schooling/ http://betterdave.com/2008/05/08/drive-by-schooling/#comments Thu, 08 May 2008 11:51:41 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/?p=115

Drive By SchoolingToday I talk about one of my life’s most embarrassing moments. I made a huge mistake, and I thought about not talking about it on the show. However, the “teacher” in me took over and I thought “If someone can learn from my mistake, it’s worth it.”

All signs point to me not passing a class this semester. While I’ve always had good grades, this semester I’m not going to be able to come in at the last minute and save the day. While most politicians don’t understand the concept of accepting your responsibility, I’m here to say “no excuses” and say this was ALL MY FAULT.

I’m very upset that I somehow lost my mojo, I took on things I shouldn’t have, and I should’ve said NO when I said yes. I kept thinking I would get back to school and get caught up. I wonder if subliminally that when I go so far behind, if I just didn’t give up. I think I always could get caught up eventually, and I just flat out ran out of time.

I have done nothing but examine this semester over the last few days trying to figure out what went wrong and why. The biggest thing was I needed to print out the syllabus and put it into my calendar so I could keep track of assignments and know when quizzes were scheduled. Who’s fault is that? MINE. You might say, “But Dave you’re too busy.” I need to learn the word “NO” and USE IT. School and graduation is now priority number 1. That will never change.

So bad things do happen to Dave Jackson. I’m not a super hero who can save the day. Its one thing to get wounded in battle, and it’s another thing shoot yourself in the foot. I don’t like to suck. I hate being average, so to FAIL a class makes me want to die. It’s like Dave Jackson died. I – David Jackson – don’t fail. Well I used to be able to say that. This sucks.

If you don’t learn the word NO, you will learn it when people say it to you as in “No you can’t graduate,” and “No, the class is not offered again this year.”

So now it’s about learning from your mistakes (the only thing positive you can do at this point), and take action. I’ve got a few weeks till Summer session starts. I’m going to come out of the gate like a steamroller from HELL. I know years from now this won’t matter, but right now I’m pretty disappointed in myself. The good news is this has awakened the “real” Dave Jackson.

He has risen – Halleluiah

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LYRICS – ” No excuses for us. Time has come to do what we must.”

Other Sites Mentioned: www.gaincontrolofyourday.com

]]> http://betterdave.com/2008/05/08/drive-by-schooling/feed/ 0 College,Failure,Making Mistakes Today I talk about one of my life’s most embarrassing moments. I made a huge mistake, and I thought about not talking about it on the show. However, the “teacher” in me took over and I thought “If someone can learn from my mistake, it’s worth it.” (http://betterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/driveby14.png) (http://betterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/driveby14.png)Today I talk about one of my life’s most embarrassing moments. I made a huge mistake, and I thought about not talking about it on the show. However, the “teacher” in me took over and I thought “If someone can learn from my mistake, it’s worth it.” All signs point to me not passing a class this semester. While I’ve always had good grades, this semester I’m not going to be able to come in at the last minute and save the day. While most politicians don’t understand the concept of accepting your responsibility, I’m here to say “no excuses” and say this was ALL MY FAULT. I’m very upset that I somehow lost my mojo, I took on things I shouldn’t have, and I should’ve said NO when I said yes. I kept thinking I would get back to school and get caught up. I wonder if subliminally that when I go so far behind, if I just didn’t give up. I think I always could get caught up eventually, and I just flat out ran out of time. I have done nothing but examine this semester over the last few days trying to figure out what went wrong and why. The biggest thing was I needed to print out the syllabus and put it into my calendar so I could keep track of assignments and know when quizzes were scheduled. Who’s fault is that? MINE. You might say, “But Dave you’re too busy.” I need to learn the word “NO” and USE IT. School and graduation is now priority number 1. That will never change. So bad things do happen to Dave Jackson. I’m not a super hero who can save the day. Its one thing to get wounded in battle, and it’s another thing shoot yourself in the foot. I don’t like to suck. I hate being average, so to FAIL a class makes me want to die. It’s like Dave Jackson died. I – David Jackson – don’t fail. Well I used to be able to say that. This sucks. If you don't learn the word NO, you will learn it when people say it to you as in "No you can't graduate," and "No, the class is not offered again this year." So now it’s about learning from your mistakes (the only thing positive you can do at this point), and take action. I’ve got a few weeks till Summer session starts. I’m going to come out of the gate like a steamroller from HELL. I know years from now this won’t matter, but right now I’m pretty disappointed in myself. The good news is this has awakened the “real” Dave Jackson. He has risen – Halleluiah MUSIC "NO EXCUSES" from the Band Braquet ( www.braquetband.co (http://www.braquetband.com)m ) courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (www.podsafemusicnetwork.com (http://www.podsafemusicnetwork.com) ) buy their CD from CDBaby.com (http://cdbaby.com/gif/cdbaby_navarrow_buythecd_100.gif) LYRICS - " No excuses for us. Time has come to do what we must." Other Sites Mentioned: www.gaincontrolofyourday.com (http://www.gaincontrolofyourday.com) David Jackson no It Ain’t Easy Being Green http://betterdave.com/2008/04/28/it-aint-easy-being-green/ http://betterdave.com/2008/04/28/it-aint-easy-being-green/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:26:48 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/?p=104

BEing GreenToday I tell the story of trying to help my niece as she is in labor. The bad news is Hospitals make me physically sick due to some psychological reason beyond my control.

It is very strange as my new great nephew was born on the same day my Mother died 19 years ago (in the same hospital). It made for day full of many emotions.

I also speak about how I regret not asking my Mother to quit smoking more frequently. Quiting smoking is very hard to do. My ex-wife tried every method and the only that worked was the quick keysystem (when she used it it was called something different).

This system slowly weens you off cigarettes using a computer that fits in your hand, You can but it at Amazon.com

]]> http://betterdave.com/2008/04/28/it-aint-easy-being-green/feed/ 0 hosptials make me sick,Quit key Today I tell the story of trying to help my niece as she is in labor. The bad news is Hospitals make me physically sick due to some psychological reason beyond my control. - It is very strange as my new great nephew was born on the same day my Mother ... (http://www.betterdave.com/images/beinggreen144.png)Today I tell the story of trying to help my niece as she is in labor. The bad news is Hospitals make me physically sick due to some psychological reason beyond my control. It is very strange as my new great nephew was born on the same day my Mother died 19 years ago (in the same hospital). It made for day full of many emotions. I also speak about how I regret not asking my Mother to quit smoking more frequently. Quiting smoking is very hard to do. My ex-wife tried every method and the only that worked was the quick key (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000EY3IUG/logical-20)system (when she used it it was called something different). This system slowly weens you off cigarettes using a computer that fits in your hand, You can but it at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000EY3IUG/logical-20) David Jackson no Hey It’s Your Birthday http://betterdave.com/2008/04/22/hey-its-your-birthday/ http://betterdave.com/2008/04/22/hey-its-your-birthday/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:03:05 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/?p=99

BirthdayI’ve noticed that when you go to just about ANY restaurant these days, if its someone’s birthday they bring the whole kitchen crew out to sing their “Hey It’s Your Birthday” song. I’ve also noticed that after about the 27th time of hearing this song the performance needs some tweaking.

I think this whole thing was started by a mexican food chain called Chi Chi’s (which went out of business after giving many people food poisoning). THANKS CHI CHI’S!

It may be a bit before my next episode. I’m behind in school (been a bad boy) and I need to get caught up. Keep those emails and comments coming! 888-563-3228

]]> http://betterdave.com/2008/04/22/hey-its-your-birthday/feed/ 0 Better Dave,birthday,Olive Garden I've noticed that when you go to just about ANY restaurant these days, if its someone's birthday they bring the whole kitchen crew out to sing their "Hey It's Your Birthday" song. I've also noticed that after about the 27th time of hearing this song th... (http://www.betterdave.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/birthday144.png)I've noticed that when you go to just about ANY restaurant these days, if its someone's birthday they bring the whole kitchen crew out to sing their "Hey It's Your Birthday" song. I've also noticed that after about the 27th time of hearing this song the performance needs some tweaking. I think this whole thing was started by a mexican food chain called Chi Chi's (which went out of business after giving many people food poisoning). THANKS CHI CHI'S! It may be a bit before my next episode. I'm behind in school (been a bad boy) and I need to get caught up. Keep those emails and comments coming! 888-563-3228 David Jackson no Over the Top Cosmo http://betterdave.com/2008/04/04/over-the-top-cosmo/ http://betterdave.com/2008/04/04/over-the-top-cosmo/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:16:55 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2008/04/04/over-the-top-cosmo/

Cosmopolitan MagazineToday I talk about being in a house that is 75% percent women most of the
time (and how it makes toilet paper and endangered species).

Also, this weeks Cosmopolitan magazine has a headline that says,
“Be a genius in bed.” (or something like that). I mean sex has
been around for a while. Don’t you think we’ve got a pretty good
grip on it (no pun intended). Is there really anything 100% new?

So I talk about some of the things I expect to see if and when I read a cosmopolitan magazine.

]]> http://betterdave.com/2008/04/04/over-the-top-cosmo/feed/ 0 cosmopolitan magazine,Free podcast,Oprah,Sex,Women Today I talk about being in a house that is 75% percent women most of the time (and how it makes toilet paper and endangered species). - Also, this weeks Cosmopolitan magazine has a headline that says, "Be a genius in bed." (or something like that). (http://www.betterdave.com/images/cosmo144.png)Today I talk about being in a house that is 75% percent women most of the time (and how it makes toilet paper and endangered species). Also, this weeks Cosmopolitan magazine has a headline that says, "Be a genius in bed." (or something like that). I mean sex has been around for a while. Don't you think we've got a pretty good grip on it (no pun intended). Is there really anything 100% new? So I talk about some of the things I expect to see if and when I read a cosmopolitan magazine. David Jackson no Dad for a day http://betterdave.com/2008/03/05/dad-for-a-day/ http://betterdave.com/2008/03/05/dad-for-a-day/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:35:00 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2008/03/05/dad-for-a-day/

Dad For a DayToday I talk about how “The Countess” and I performed in a talent show.
It was amazing, and I am so proud of her. It was great to make a
memory with such a great kid.

Then I thought about it. As much as we know parents can influence
their kids. Does that mean as adults we influence our parents? I mean
who can drive you more nuts than your kids (or your parents). So as

much as parent should take advantage of every minute they can spend with their children, are
we doing the same thing when our parents are growing older?

The one thing I know is I got to make a great memory with a great kid I enjoy watching
as she grows into a lovely young lady.

]]> http://betterdave.com/2008/03/05/dad-for-a-day/feed/ 0 Building a Better Dave,Dad,Dave Jackson,Talent Show Today I talk about how "The Countess" and I performed in a talent show. It was amazing, and I am so proud of her. It was great to make a memory with such a great kid. - Then I thought about it. As much as we know parents can influence their kids. (http://www.betterdave.com/images/dad144.png)Today I talk about how "The Countess" and I performed in a talent show. It was amazing, and I am so proud of her. It was great to make a memory with such a great kid. Then I thought about it. As much as we know parents can influence their kids. Does that mean as adults we influence our parents? I mean who can drive you more nuts than your kids (or your parents). So as much as parent should take advantage of every minute they can spend with their children, are we doing the same thing when our parents are growing older? The one thing I know is I got to make a great memory with a great kid I enjoy watching as she grows into a lovely young lady. David Jackson no I’M NOT QUITTING! http://betterdave.com/2008/02/07/im-not-quitting/ http://betterdave.com/2008/02/07/im-not-quitting/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:51:09 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2008/02/07/im-not-quitting/

Rocky BalboaI’m trying to learn new things as I try to “better” Dave.  The one thing I think I stink at is quitting.  I’ve been thinking about quitting things. You can only take so much right?

I was watching the movie “Rocky Balboa” (not horrible).  There was a great scene in the movie.  In the movie Rocky is talking to his son and says,

“It aint about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.  Its about how much you can take nad keep moving forward. Thats how winning is done. Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth, but you need to be willing to take the hits.”

So as I watching the movie, and the exercise equipment I was using broke. I went up stairs to take a shower. They are working on the water system in the neighborhood, and you guessed it – NO WATER. To this I say,

Is that all you got life? You think you can get me down?

I’m answering the bell. Quitting is not my stong suit, and I’m not going to start now. My biggest problem is I have a woman who loves me too much. Things could be alot worse.

The music is from Nelson Bragg www.myspace.com/nelsonbragg from the Podsafe Music Network at music.podshow.com

rocky.jpg

Buy the Rocky Balboa movie at amazon.com by clicking the image to the left.

]]> http://betterdave.com/2008/02/07/im-not-quitting/feed/ 0 qutting,Rocky I'm trying to learn new things as I try to "better" Dave.  The one thing I think I stink at is quitting.  I've been thinking about quitting things. You can only take so much right? - I was watching the movie "Rocky Balboa" (not horrible). (http://www.betterdave.com/images/rocky144.png)I'm trying to learn new things as I try to "better" Dave.  The one thing I think I stink at is quitting.  I've been thinking about quitting things. You can only take so much right? I was watching the movie "Rocky Balboa" (not horrible).  There was a great scene in the movie.  In the movie Rocky is talking to his son and says, "It aint about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.  Its about how much you can take nad keep moving forward. Thats how winning is done. Now if you know what you're worth then go out and get what you're worth, but you need to be willing to take the hits." So as I watching the movie, and the exercise equipment I was using broke. I went up stairs to take a shower. They are working on the water system in the neighborhood, and you guessed it - NO WATER. To this I say, Is that all you got life? You think you can get me down? I'm answering the bell. Quitting is not my stong suit, and I'm not going to start now. My biggest problem is I have a woman who loves me too much. Things could be alot worse. The music is from Nelson Bragg www.myspace.com/nelsonbragg (http://www.myspace.com/nelsonbragg) from the Podsafe Music Network at music.podshow.com (http://www.betterdave.com/images/rocky.jpg) Buy the Rocky Balboa movie at amazon.com by clicking the image to the left. David Jackson no I Don’t Undertstand Women http://betterdave.com/2008/01/23/i-dont-undertstand-women/ http://betterdave.com/2008/01/23/i-dont-undertstand-women/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:42:50 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2008/01/23/i-dont-undertstand-women/

I Love New YorkOK, its official. I don’t understand women.  Today I return to one of my favorite topics which is how men and women are so different. Here are some topics:

Nails: I don’t know a guy who picks a women based on their nails, but women love to do their nails, and comment on other women’s nails.

Listening: Guys are used to fixing things that are wrong. We are used to taking action. For a guy to listen to 2 minutes of complaints and then do NOTHING and by doing NOTHING something is FIXED. I don’t get it, but its true.

Cat Fights: Put women in a room and they will scratch each other eyes out. Put guys together and they will work together to find a television set.

My School has purchased a new WEBCT program with 30% fewer features. My tuition money at work.

]]> http://betterdave.com/2008/01/23/i-dont-undertstand-women/feed/ 0 I love New York,Relationships,understanding women OK, its official. I don't understand women.  Today I return to one of my favorite topics which is how men and women are so different. Here are some topics: - Nails: I don't know a guy who picks a women based on their nails, (http://www.betterdave.com/images/newyork144.jpg)OK, its official. I don't understand women.  Today I return to one of my favorite topics which is how men and women are so different. Here are some topics: Nails: I don't know a guy who picks a women based on their nails, but women love to do their nails, and comment on other women's nails. Listening: Guys are used to fixing things that are wrong. We are used to taking action. For a guy to listen to 2 minutes of complaints and then do NOTHING and by doing NOTHING something is FIXED. I don't get it, but its true. Cat Fights: Put women in a room and they will scratch each other eyes out. Put guys together and they will work together to find a television set. My School has purchased a new WEBCT program with 30% fewer features. My tuition money at work. David Jackson no _______ Don’t Fail Me Now http://betterdave.com/2008/01/02/_______-dont-fail-me-now/ http://betterdave.com/2008/01/02/_______-dont-fail-me-now/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:45:37 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2008/01/02/_______-dont-fail-me-now/

coochie144.pngBefore we even set foot in Fat Fish Blue in Downtown Cleveland, I knew what to expect. You see a large female soul singer (who happened to be African-American)  was going to be on stage. I told the nurse (my girlfriend), “This women will follow the large soul singer formula and sing about grinding it to a nub. 

We weren’t there 10-15 minutes and she starts a song about “Sleeping with one eye open becuase her man won’t leave her alone.” Your honor I rest my case. 

I also made up a couple of songs I might expect to hear including, “I think I done broke it off in me…”

Now it’s just my opinion. These seem like lovely people, but I’m not really into watching a 270+ lb woman grind on stage. It’s just not my thing.  

Speaking of great soul singers, I end the show with a cut from the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com) featuring Shameka Copeland (www.alligatorrecords.com ) “Breakin”

]]> http://betterdave.com/2008/01/02/_______-dont-fail-me-now/feed/ 0 Blues Singer,Shameka Copeland,Soul Singers Before we even set foot in Fat Fish Blue in Downtown Cleveland, I knew what to expect. You see a large female soul singer (who happened to be African-American)  was going to be on stage. I told the nurse (my girlfriend), (http://www.betterdave.com/images/coochie144.png)Before we even set foot in Fat Fish Blue in Downtown Cleveland, I knew what to expect. You see a large female soul singer (who happened to be African-American)  was going to be on stage. I told the nurse (my girlfriend), "This women will follow the large soul singer formula and sing about grinding it to a nub.  We weren't there 10-15 minutes and she starts a song about "Sleeping with one eye open becuase her man won't leave her alone." Your honor I rest my case.  I also made up a couple of songs I might expect to hear including, "I think I done broke it off in me..." Now it's just my opinion. These seem like lovely people, but I'm not really into watching a 270+ lb woman grind on stage. It's just not my thing.   Speaking of great soul singers, I end the show with a cut from the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com) featuring Shameka Copeland (www.alligatorrecords.com (http://www.alligatorrecords.com/) ) "Breakin" David Jackson no POPO Reads the Christmas Story http://betterdave.com/2007/12/24/popo-reads-the-christmas-story/ http://betterdave.com/2007/12/24/popo-reads-the-christmas-story/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:38:54 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2007/12/24/popo-reads-the-christmas-story/

TodayRead the Christmas Story I tell the story of Christmas Eve. For a child this was known as “Hours of Torture” followed by some presents. The “finish line” of the waiting for presents was Grandpa (better known as POPO – “poe poe”) reading the Christmas story.

So when my Grandparents left of to go live with relatives in Texas I had my Grandfather read the Christmas story into a cassette tape. I had lost this tape for years. I really thought I had lost it. So I have received a great present this year by having the voice of my Grandfather back in my life after many years of absence. Welcome to the Podcast POPO.

Merry Christmas everyone. Thanks so much for listening.икони

]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/12/24/popo-reads-the-christmas-story/feed/ 0 Bible. Christmas Story,Family Stories,Grandfather Today I tell the story of Christmas Eve. For a child this was known as "Hours of Torture" followed by some presents. The "finish line" of the waiting for presents was Grandpa (better known as POPO - "poe poe") reading the Christmas story. - Today(http://www.betterdave.com/images/popo144.png) I tell the story of Christmas Eve. For a child this was known as "Hours of Torture" followed by some presents. The "finish line" of the waiting for presents was Grandpa (better known as POPO - "poe poe") reading the Christmas story. So when my Grandparents left of to go live with relatives in Texas I had my Grandfather read the Christmas story into a cassette tape. I had lost this tape for years. I really thought I had lost it. So I have received a great present this year by having the voice of my Grandfather back in my life after many years of absence. Welcome to the Podcast POPO. Merry Christmas everyone. Thanks so much for listening.икони (http://ikoni.eu/ikoni) David Jackson no The Christmas tree From Hell http://betterdave.com/2007/12/23/the-christmas-tree-from-hell/ http://betterdave.com/2007/12/23/the-christmas-tree-from-hell/#comments Sun, 23 Dec 2007 05:48:48 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2007/12/23/the-christmas-tree-from-hell/

Christmas Tree From HellMy Grandfather was one of the first people to have an artificial tree. He had a unique way of decorating it. It sticks in my mind even though it was so many years ago.

Music “What Child is This” Jimme Bratcher www.jimmiebratcher.com from the Podsafe Music Network music.podshow.com

]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/12/23/the-christmas-tree-from-hell/feed/ 0 My Grandfather was one of the first people to have an artificial tree. He had a unique way of decorating it. It sticks in my mind even though it was so many years ago. - Music "What Child is This" Jimme Bratcher www.jimmiebratcher. (http://www.betterdave.com/images/redtree144.png)My Grandfather was one of the first people to have an artificial tree. He had a unique way of decorating it. It sticks in my mind even though it was so many years ago. Music "What Child is This" Jimme Bratcher www.jimmiebratcher.com (http://www.jimmiebratcher.com/) from the Podsafe Music Network music.podshow.com David Jackson no What I Always Wanted http://betterdave.com/2007/12/19/what-i-always-wanted/ http://betterdave.com/2007/12/19/what-i-always-wanted/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:17:59 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2007/12/20/what-i-always-wanted/

What I Always WantedOK, We all have stories of odd gifts. However, looking back these many of my “unique” gifts came from family members who lived out of town and saw me once or twice a year.  I could’ve won an Oscar for my performance “Best Faking of Appreciation” role.

MUSIC
What Child is This from Jimmie Bratcher (www.jimmirbratcher.com ) from the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com )

This podcast originates at www.betterdave.com

]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/12/19/what-i-always-wanted/feed/ 0 bad christmas gifts,Holiday stories OK, We all have stories of odd gifts. However, looking back these many of my "unique" gifts came from family members who lived out of town and saw me once or twice a year.  I could've won an Oscar for my performance "Best Faking of Appreciation" role. (http://www.betterdave.com/images/penguins144.png)OK, We all have stories of odd gifts. However, looking back these many of my "unique" gifts came from family members who lived out of town and saw me once or twice a year.  I could've won an Oscar for my performance "Best Faking of Appreciation" role. MUSIC What Child is This from Jimmie Bratcher (www.jimmirbratcher.com (http://www.jimmirbratcher.com/) ) from the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com ) This podcast originates at www.betterdave.com (http://www.betterdave.com/) David Jackson no Archie the Giant Demonic Snowman http://betterdave.com/2007/12/18/archie-the-giant-demonic-snowman/ http://betterdave.com/2007/12/18/archie-the-giant-demonic-snowman/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:11:27 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2007/12/18/archie-the-giant-demonic-snowman/

Demonic Snowman - Better Dave

Welcome to day #6 of the “12 dave’s of Christmas”  

When Santa’s line got too long the genious staff of Chappel Hill Mall in Akron, Ohio decided to invent “Archie” this 3 story tall snowman to talk to kids (who would then relay all information to Santa).

Hmmm… back to the drawing board.

Music from Jimmie Bratcher from the Podsafe Music Network at music.podshow.com

This show originates from www.betterdave.com

]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/12/18/archie-the-giant-demonic-snowman/feed/ 0 Demonic Snowman,Holiday stories Welcome to day #6 of the "12 dave's of Christmas"   - When Santa's line got too long the genious staff of Chappel Hill Mall in Akron, Ohio decided to invent "Archie" this 3 story tall snowman to talk to kids (who would then relay all information to Sa... (http://www.betterdave.com/images/snowman144.png) Welcome to day #6 of the "12 dave's of Christmas"   When Santa's line got too long the genious staff of Chappel Hill Mall in Akron, Ohio decided to invent "Archie" this 3 story tall snowman to talk to kids (who would then relay all information to Santa). Hmmm... back to the drawing board. Music from Jimmie Bratcher (http://www.jimmiebratcher.com) from the Podsafe Music Network at music.podshow.com This show originates from www.betterdave.com (http://www.betterdave.com/) David Jackson no Decorating the Christmas Bush http://betterdave.com/2007/12/16/decorating-the-christmas-bush/ http://betterdave.com/2007/12/16/decorating-the-christmas-bush/#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:29:50 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2007/12/16/decorating-the-christmas-bush/

Christmas bushWhile my Grandmother was sharp as a tack into her 90′s, the woman could not pick out a Christmas tree to save her life.

One weekend every year my cousins and I would get together to “Decorate the Christmas Bush.” It had old lights, old ornaments, and an old toy soldier that we found to be quite fun.

Music “What Child is This” by Jimmie Bratcher from the Podsafe Music Network

]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/12/16/decorating-the-christmas-bush/feed/ 0 Christmas Bush,Holiday stories While my Grandmother was sharp as a tack into her 90's, the woman could not pick out a Christmas tree to save her life. - One weekend every year my cousins and I would get together to "Decorate the Christmas Bush." It had old lights, old ornaments, (http://www.betterdave.com/images/christmasbush.png)While my Grandmother was sharp as a tack into her 90's, the woman could not pick out a Christmas tree to save her life. One weekend every year my cousins and I would get together to "Decorate the Christmas Bush." It had old lights, old ornaments, and an old toy soldier that we found to be quite fun. Music "What Child is This" by Jimmie Bratcher (http://www.jimmirbratcher.com) from the Podsafe Music Network (http://music%20.podshow.com/) David Jackson no The Nurse Strikes Back http://betterdave.com/2007/12/12/the-nurse-strikes-back/ http://betterdave.com/2007/12/12/the-nurse-strikes-back/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:52:30 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2007/12/12/the-nurse-strikes-back/

angrynurse144.jpgIts been a while. I had to prepare for and then take my final exams and my first semester at Akron Univeristy is in the books. FINALLY.

Get ready for “12 Daves of Christimas” coming tomorrow!

Dave tells about a fun trip to eat at Friendly’s. Now we can’t complain about children in this restaturant, but if you can’t hear yourself think, it’s time to take some action and THE NURSE STIKES BACK.

MUSIC from the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com )

Hello Operator www.hellooperatormusic.com “So Free” BUY THE EP AT CDBABY.COM

]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/12/12/the-nurse-strikes-back/feed/ 0 nurse,Relationships,screaming children Its been a while. I had to prepare for and then take my final exams and my first semester at Akron Univeristy is in the books. FINALLY. - Get ready for "12 Daves of Christimas" coming tomorrow! - Dave tells about a fun trip to eat at Friendly's. (http://www.betterdave.com/images/angrynurse144.jpg)Its been a while. I had to prepare for and then take my final exams and my first semester at Akron Univeristy is in the books. FINALLY. Get ready for "12 Daves of Christimas" coming tomorrow! Dave tells about a fun trip to eat at Friendly's. Now we can't complain about children in this restaturant, but if you can't hear yourself think, it's time to take some action and THE NURSE STIKES BACK. MUSIC from the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com ) Hello Operator www.hellooperatormusic.com (http://www.hellooperatormusic.com/) "So Free" BUY THE EP AT CDBABY.COM (http://cdbaby.com/cd/hellooperator/from/jammindave) David Jackson no There ARE Consequences http://betterdave.com/2007/11/01/53-there-are-consequences/ http://betterdave.com/2007/11/01/53-there-are-consequences/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:40:28 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2007/11/01/53-there-are-consequences/

Teenage PregnancyThe dumbing of America, Teen Pregnancy are now invading my life. I share my thoughts on the subject and what are possibly some of the reasons.

Parents still bitter from a divorce want to prove the are the “cooler” parent and in the process throw their child under the bus.

Children know that their parents feel bad about the divorce and play on this guilt to get everything they want. I am entitled to this because you screwed up my life by divorcing my other parent. We end up with a society that thinks they get to do whatever they want.

There are consequences. There ARE consequences. Yes it is your fault. No deal with it.

Quit using your kids as a weapon, and quit playing your parents against each other.

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]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/11/01/53-there-are-consequences/feed/ 1 Consequences,Teenage Pregnancy The dumbing of America, Teen Pregnancy are now invading my life. I share my thoughts on the subject and what are possibly some of the reasons. - Parents still bitter from a divorce want to prove the are the "cooler" parent and in the process throw the... (http://www.betterdave.com/images/consequences144.jpg)The dumbing of America, Teen Pregnancy are now invading my life. I share my thoughts on the subject and what are possibly some of the reasons. Parents still bitter from a divorce want to prove the are the "cooler" parent and in the process throw their child under the bus. Children know that their parents feel bad about the divorce and play on this guilt to get everything they want. I am entitled to this because you screwed up my life by divorcing my other parent. We end up with a society that thinks they get to do whatever they want. There are consequences. There ARE consequences. Yes it is your fault. No deal with it. Quit using your kids as a weapon, and quit playing your parents against each other. MUSIC Music from the Podsafe Music Network http://music.podshow.com (http://music.podshow.com) http://www.patmcdermott.com (http://www.patmcdermott.com) (http://cdbaby.name/s/c/scottymeyerband_small.jpg)Pay the Price by the Scotty Meyer Band www.scottymeyerband.com (http://www.scottymeyerband.com) Going Shopping? Please Support the show at www.supporthisshow.com (http://www.supporthisshow.com) Our website www.betterdave.com (http://www.betterdave.com/) David Jackson no Rope a Dope http://betterdave.com/2007/10/08/dealing-with-menopause/ http://betterdave.com/2007/10/08/dealing-with-menopause/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:23:47 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2007/10/08/dealing-with-menopause/

Dave Jackson - Rope a DopeYou will not believe this episode as I take on the subject of Menopause and all the joys that it brings…

We also have some listener feedback from Wayne, Rich Palmer (who really liked the episode “Only in America“) and Brian Mundy (who really liked “The Truth about Teenage Boys“). Thanks for the comments guys. Keep em coming at 888-563-3228

Check out Muhammad Ali’s Auto Biography The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on Life’s Journey

P.S. I also know its October and Not August (I need a nap)…

]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/10/08/dealing-with-menopause/feed/ 1 Muhammad Ali,Relationships You will not believe this episode as I take on the subject of Menopause and all the joys that it brings... - We also have some listener feedback from Wayne, Rich Palmer (who really liked the episode "Only in America") and Brian Mundy (who really like... (http://www.betterdave.com/images/ropeadope144.jpg)You will not believe this episode as I take on the subject of Menopause and all the joys that it brings... We also have some listener feedback from Wayne, Rich Palmer (http://www.richpalmer.com) (who really liked the episode "Only in America (http://betterdave.com/2007/09/13/49-only-in-america/)") and Brian Mundy (http://www.dimacast.com) (who really liked "The Truth about Teenage Boys (http://betterdave.com/2007/08/06/43-the-truth-about-teenage-boys/)"). Thanks for the comments guys. Keep em coming at 888-563-3228 Check out Muhammad Ali's Auto Biography The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on Life's Journey (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743255690/thesugardaddies) P.S. I also know its October and Not August (I need a nap)... David Jackson no Only in America http://betterdave.com/2007/09/13/49-only-in-america/ http://betterdave.com/2007/09/13/49-only-in-america/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:50:50 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/2007/09/13/49-only-in-america/

Jimmy Dean Chocolate Chip Pancakes & Sausage on a StickI heard about this and I thought, “This is a joke.” However, it is real.

Then when I read about it at www.dietfacts.com I was blown away.

 I mean if you feed this to your kids is it breakfast, a snack, or child abuse?

Only in America.

]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/09/13/49-only-in-america/feed/ 0 fat americans,only in america I heard about this and I thought, "This is a joke." However, it is real. - Then when I read about it at www.dietfacts.com I was blown away. -  I mean if you feed this to your kids is it breakfast, a snack, or child abuse? - Only in America. (http://www.betterdave.com/images/pancakes144.jpg)I heard about this and I thought, "This is a joke." However, it is real. Then when I read about it at www.dietfacts.com (http://www.dietfacts.com) I was blown away.  I mean if you feed this to your kids is it breakfast, a snack, or child abuse? Only in America. David Jackson no Table For Two Please http://betterdave.com/2007/08/20/45-table-for-two-please/ http://betterdave.com/2007/08/20/45-table-for-two-please/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:22:53 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/?p=55

Romantic DinnerLook 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.

]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/08/20/45-table-for-two-please/feed/ 0 Bad Parenting,Dining Eperiences,Screaming Kids 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. (http://www.betterdave.com/images/dinner144.jpg)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. David Jackson no Dumb as a Crayon http://betterdave.com/2007/08/13/44-dumb-as-a-crayon/ http://betterdave.com/2007/08/13/44-dumb-as-a-crayon/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:36:31 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/?p=54

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.comMusic From the Podsafe Music Network http://music.podshow.com

The Leaving Trains “Dumb as a Crayon”

]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/08/13/44-dumb-as-a-crayon/feed/ 0 Stupid Teanagers 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.comMusic From the Podsafe Music Network http://music.podshow.com - (http://www.betterdave.com/images/poptarts144.jpg)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.comMusic From the Podsafe Music Network http://music.podshow.com The Leaving Trains "Dumb as a Crayon" David Jackson no The Truth About Teenage Boys http://betterdave.com/2007/08/06/43-the-truth-about-teenage-boys/ http://betterdave.com/2007/08/06/43-the-truth-about-teenage-boys/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:14:32 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/?p=53

Teenage Boys and SexI work with teenages alot. 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 alot sooner than YOU probably did (as in like 13 and 14 years old).

You have your whole life to have sex. SLOW DOWN.

These poors 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 hormons combined with an insane amount of curiosity.

Oh yeah, then there is the whol AIDS, STDs, Abortion thing….

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]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/08/06/43-the-truth-about-teenage-boys/feed/ 0 Boys,Sex,Teenage Pregnancy I work with teenages alot. 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, (http://www.betterdave.com/images/teenageboys144.jpg)I work with teenages alot. 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 alot sooner than YOU probably did (as in like 13 and 14 years old). You have your whole life to have sex. SLOW DOWN. These poors 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 hormons combined with an insane amount of curiosity. Oh yeah, then there is the whol AIDS, STDs, Abortion thing.... Music from the podsafe music network at music.podshow.com From Slide Show Baby "Moving Too Fast" David Jackson no Red White and Screwed http://betterdave.com/2007/07/04/40-red-white-and-screwed/ http://betterdave.com/2007/07/04/40-red-white-and-screwed/#comments Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:25:37 +0000 Dave http://betterdave.com/?p=49

Is it too much to ask all of our new neighbors to learn English? Why do new immagrants 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

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Star Spangled Banner by Trinity Lane

The Amercian Holiday Song from BELT

]]> http://betterdave.com/2007/07/04/40-red-white-and-screwed/feed/ 0 culural diversity,imigration Is it too much to ask all of our new neighbors to learn English? Why do new immagrants 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 - (http://www.betterdave.com/images/usa144.jpg)Is it too much to ask all of our new neighbors to learn English? Why do new immagrants 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 (http://music.podshow.com/) Star Spangled Banner by Trinity Lane The Amercian Holiday Song from BELT David Jackson no