Archive for the 'Behavior' Category

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Let’s backtrack. We already know that behavior generally serves one of four major functions, and that we have to find an alternate way to meet the function. Simple enough, right? The function is to help me deal with frustration or anger, the behavior we want to get rid of is swearing, and [...]

 NB: I originally wrote this at the end of January 2008, but never got around to posting.  With very little blogging time available to me in the immediate future, I present it to you today.

Shortly after I announced my victory post to the Twitterverse last Sunday night, Jackie inquired:
@garageflowers -As I’m trying to give something [...]

Victory

IS MINE.

The Seven Day Itch

Holy shit cow! I’ve made it seven whole days swear-free! For those of you following along at home, that means I am 50% of the way to reaching my goal of not swearing in front of my wife or son for 2 weeks straight (cue Chris Rock saying, “Whaddya want, a cookie? [...]

A: Shit.

Q: What did my two-year-old say when one of his magnetic toys fell off the fridge and broke?
I vehemently disagree with those who wish to disarm Taylor and others of their F-bombs (it’s the Internet, people; get a grip), but if I can’t censor myself appropriately around my son, he’ll soon be picking up more [...]