In his own words

Dear Reader,
I am watching the President give the State of the Union as I type this.  He just said something that should have brought every parent to their feet.

It's family that first instills the love of learning in a child. Only parents can make sure the TV is turned off and homework gets done. We need to teach our kids that it's not just the winner of the Super Bowl who deserves to be celebrated, but the winner of the science fair; that success is not a function of fame or PR, but of hard work and discipline.

Thanks for telling the truth Mr. President. Parents first.  The last part of the quote about success is crucial for all of us to embrace in the current culture of shallow stupidity that allows shows like, "Jersey Shore" and "Housewives of (ATL, NY, Beverly Hills etc.)" to distract us from real thought.

To read a transcript of tonight's speech, click here.