2020-08-30 21:30
What I've been doing in self-quarantineDisclaimer: If I mention someone in this blog, then they were created to move the story along. Don't take to personally! It's not about you!Ok. It's th… Read More
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Nick Stockton: Be The Blog
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This site is about the life and good times of Nick Stockton. He is the writer of the Absurd Adventures of Monkey, Puppy, and Lion.
2020-01-06 01:12
Do you know what I like about dieting? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. All of the foods that you like to eat have a certain percentage of sugar, carbs, or something else to make them taste good… Read More
2020-01-01 07:42
So, you survived last year. Congratulations! Today begins a new year, a blank slate, and some leftover baggage from last year. You might have sat down and made out a set of resolutions, thin… Read More
2019-12-31 04:19
Free BookToday until 1/3/2020, get a FREE electronic (Kindle) copy of "The Day of the Flying Pot Roast" #kids #kidsbooks #freebooks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T2STF1Q Read More
2019-12-29 05:01
RelevancyEveryone has a reason to write a blog. For some, it is a creative outlet which diverges from their daily job. For others, there is a voice that they do not hear in other places and… Read More
2019-12-28 16:28
The Day My Digital Assistant went PsychoTechnology is great when you need to save time, money, and maybe some headaches. It can help you find movie listings, make your food, map out the rout… Read More
2019-12-22 04:28
The Day I Ate a SaladLife is filled with change, sometimes positive and sometimes negative, but we are in constant motion and there is nothing we can really do about it. The only real consta… Read More
2019-12-16 01:59
The Self Checkout BluesThere are a bunch of things that I have to credit for making my life easier like remote controls, on-line shopping, or even email. We receive information much faster a… Read More
2019-12-06 03:01
I am ImperfectionI woke up in the morning, tossing, turning, in my nice warm bed, sleeping at peace, dreaming of something good, then interrupted the sound of my smart speaker blaring an ala… Read More
2019-12-05 03:52
It's All About the YouTubeHow much has YouTube and other video sites (yes .. there are others) have taken over our lives as the centerpiece of the content revolution? Some people are influen… Read More
2019-12-03 03:24
New Year's Resolutions? No! Retrospectives are more fun!As we end this year of 2019, many of us sit by the fire (cue the snow falling outside of the window) and we set lofty goals or expecta… Read More
2019-12-01 06:25
Digital Divide 2020: Factors Limiting Technology Adoption Introduction:In the year 1993, so many years ago, I started going to university. As I walked among the tall buildings with narr… Read More
2019-12-01 05:22
Sometimes, You're Just Not FunnyThere are times, despite your best intentions, that you are not funny. Sorry. I don't mean you. You are funny. I mean the thousands of people who are not you… Read More
2019-11-07 03:53
Homework: Help or Hinder.Note: The family that I use in this blog is purely fictional. You want your kids, as they grow, mature (i.e gain the capability for self sufficiently and eventu… Read More
2019-08-12 03:44
The Art of DrivingNote: The situation in this blog post is not real. The people are not real. So .. let the good times roll!There are some moments, as a parent, that is life-defining. The lo… Read More
2019-04-28 15:48
The Pursuit of ExcellenceNote: The bog is filled with people and events that simply did not happen.It's another late night at the office. After spending hours pouring over papers, inspecting… Read More
2019-04-21 02:04
Getting Your Dryer's LicenceNote: This blog is completely made from 100% recycled BS.It is Saturday. Well, mid-morning to be exact. I was in the kitchen making a ham sandwich, looking at the… Read More
2019-03-24 23:29
A Day in the Life of a TeenMany days, I am on the road at the time when the most amount of people are trying to either get to work or come home. I usually don't get a chance to have normal d… Read More
2019-03-24 22:34
The Day I Arrived On-Time for ChurchNote: This blog was handcrafted by the author. No animals were hurt during the crafting of this blog.Listen, I got to tell you, on Sundays: I like to slee… Read More
2019-03-17 23:12
The Perfect DayNote: The people that I use in this blog are not real. Seriously. The content of these stories are made up and in no way resemble the family that I live with.There are some mo… Read More
2019-03-10 05:11
Did you clean your room?Did you clean your room?I ask my son, "Did you clean your room?"He sits in the living room and replies, "Yes. I put things away."So, I go upstairs to his room to chec… Read More
2019-03-09 22:27
What about the dog?My wife asks me to walk the dog.I turn to my son and ask him to walk the dog.He turns to his sister to walk the dog.Who then texts my wife, asking her to walk the dog.The… Read More
2019-03-09 21:12
The Lost Art of MannersNote: The family that I talk about in this blog is built through constant engineering, a pint of soda, and the ability to write in sentences without diagraming them.Ma… Read More
2019-03-02 22:17
The Fibonacci Side of LifeNote: The family I use for this blog just came out of a 3D printer, so they are not real, and neither is this story.One of the things about living with kids is… Read More
2019-02-27 12:21
Brush your teeth!Note: The kids that are in this blog are not real ... and no toothbrushes were hurt during this story.I love my kids. Don't get wrong, sometimes they are a mess to deal with… Read More
2019-02-25 00:58
Parents. Kids and the Two Hour Delayed School OpenNote: The family that is represented in this blog are not real.You wake up in the morning, knowing full well of that there was bad weat… Read More
2019-02-24 03:19
If You Give a Kid a plate, Why does it end up in their room?If You Give a Kid a plate, Why does it end up in their room?Note: The stories that I create as part of this blog in no way represe… Read More
2019-02-23 21:09
Sitting in the Fast LaneNote: All of the stuff is made up. It's part of the creative process.When people are behind the wheel people, they leave their regular personas behind, and become a d… Read More
2019-02-19 01:57
What Parents do When the Kids are GoneWhat Parents do When the Kids are GoneNote: The kids that are usually in this blog are on vacation. But, I created an entirely new set of imagery kids t… Read More
2019-02-15 03:36
The Valentines Day that Almost Got AwayNote: The events in this blog post did not happen. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Wait a minute! I never use names!There is… Read More
2019-02-10 23:53
My Monday Morning ManiaNote: The family that I talk about in this blog is not a real family. Mostly, these people are characters that I have made up to tell these stories.Ugh. Monday morning… Read More
2019-02-10 03:21
Snowed InSnowed InNote: The family I use for this blog is wholly made up. Seriously! The people who are in this blog are in no way related to my real family!It's wintertime! Everything has s… Read More
2019-02-08 04:53
Taking a Stand against ScreensTaking a Stand against ScreensNote: As always the family I use in this blog is not real. They are merely characters that I make up to propel these blog posts fo… Read More
2019-02-07 13:02
The Battle of the Green VegetablesThe Battle of the Green VegetablesNote: The family that is in this blog are purely imaginary figures and just are not real."I want you to understand somethi… Read More
2019-02-06 00:55
When it's Love, Anything is PossibleWhen it's Love, Anything is PossibleNote: The events in this blog posting are not real. The family involved in this blog is also isn't real. I create… Read More
2019-02-04 05:56
Re-Publishing on WordPressHey Everybody,If you're on WordPress, then you're in luck! I'll be re-posting content from this blog onto WordPress using: https://nickstockton.home.blogI also repr… Read More
2019-02-04 04:28
Nobody Messes with my MammaNobody messes with my MammaNote: The family included in this blog is strictly fabricated to the best of my ability. The events in this story are also made up. Sorr… Read More
2019-02-03 01:10
Reading, Writing, and Homework: Struggles from the Kitchen TableNote: The family I talk about in this blog is really not real, but available on a famous online auction site for a reasonable… Read More
2019-02-02 03:29
Who is Going to Walk the Dog?Who is going to walk the dogNote: I have to tell you, the family that I talk about in the blog are not real. Seriously."I don't know what to tell you", I ex… Read More
2019-02-01 03:31
Library? What is it?Note: The family that I use in this blog are from a far, far away place ... called my imagination.It's another beautiful weekday evening at home. Once the sun goes down… Read More
2019-01-30 01:42
Teens, Online, Offline: Do online activities mean less socializing?Teens, Online, Offline: Do online activities mean less socializing?It's another weekday night at the house. I pull up aroun… Read More
2019-01-28 10:32
Consumer Action Handbook: Your Guide to a Financial FutureConsumer Action Handbook: Your Guide to a Financial FutureNote: The family that I use in the blog is not real. Seriously. How could… Read More
2019-01-27 05:55
Sugar: It tastes so good, but it is so badNote: This family in which I write about does not exist. It is fake.It was a rainy Saturday night at the house. The air was fresh, but not cold, all… Read More
2019-01-26 20:04
It's All About the AttitudeIt's All About the AttitudeNote: The family I use in this blog is a "virtual family," with made up characters. My real family is not used in this blog, ever!My chi… Read More
2019-01-21 16:59
Changing your road map: Charting the next career moveChanging your road map: Charting the next career moveNote: The people that are in this blog are fake and have no relation to my real fami… Read More
2019-01-21 04:59
Covert, Cake, and Candles: How to keep a surprise birthday party a surpriseNote: The family that I use as part of this blog were 3D printed a few hours before I actually used them for this s… Read More
2019-01-19 07:21
You Hold My Digital Life in Your HandsYou Hold My Digital Life in Your HandsNote: The people that I use in this blog is not my actual family, but a set of organisms grown by stem cells, whic… Read More
2019-01-19 05:10
Video Games: Fact Fiction or Fairy TaleVideo Games: Fact Fiction or Fairy TaleA few nights ago, I came home. That's not the surprising thing! As I came home, walked up to the front door, the… Read More
2019-01-14 00:44
TeleMedicine: Solving the Doctor Access problemTeleMedicine: Solving the doctor access problemFor many of us, getting the Intenet is easy. We have several conduits to the Internet if it is m… Read More
2019-01-13 02:32
When the Lights Go out on the Smart PhoneWhen the Lights go out on the SmartphoneNote: The people who represent my family in this blog are not my real family, but figments of my imagina… Read More
2019-01-09 01:59
Mobile Phones, Africa, and the World: The Growth of the Internet in Sub-Saharan AfricaMobile Phones, Africa, and the World: The Growth of the Internet in Sub-Saharan AfricaDo you remember&nb&hell…Read More
2019-01-08 02:40
I Want to go Out!I want to go outIt's the middle of winter. The kids are furiously texting on their devices. The wife is on a computer in the office looking through Amazon's holdings. I… Read More
2019-01-07 01:11
YouTube: From Cat Videos to Video Lessons.YouTube: From Cat Videos to Video LessonsIt's been a long day. I pull up to the house, get out of the car, and high tail it inside for dinner. I see… Read More
2019-01-05 19:13
It's All About the DogIt's All About the DogThere comes a point in every family, especially if you have young kids, that they ask you about owning a pet. In my case, the kids want a dog. Alt… Read More
2019-01-05 01:15
What is the Meaning of LifeWhat is the Meaning of LifeNote: The people that are associated with the blog are not real. They are simply stories, created by their creator, whose fake subjects:… Read More
2019-01-04 01:08
Thank You for Doing NothingThank you for doing nothingNote: The family that I use in this blog really doesn't exist. These characters are not real. Fact is ... none of this is!A long time ag… Read More
2019-01-03 04:15
Where do you get your news?Where Do You Get Your NewsIt's been a long day at work. Now, it's time to start the even longer commute home. As I pull out of the parking lot, making&nb&hell…Read More
2019-01-02 03:29
Kids, Parents, and a Driveway Full of SnowKids Parents and a Driveway Full of SnowNote: The people are using this blog are not actors, TV personalities or part-time DJsWhen it snows, everyth… Read More
2018-12-31 04:36
Kid | Adult | Elder: The Reality of Growing OldThe Reality of Growing OldOne of the hardest things to do is to see the ones who have provides you care throughout your life reach the age when… Read More
2018-12-31 00:04
My Wife Moves in Mysterious WaysMy Wife Moves in Mysterious WaysNote: The people that I use as my family in this blog are in no way related to my actual family. Also, my actual family h… Read More
2018-12-29 01:55
Kids and the Digital DivideKids and the Digital DivideIf you're reading this blog, you probably have access to a computer - either a desktop, tablet, or even a cell phone. Many times, s… Read More
2018-12-28 01:51
New Year, Same AttitudeNew Year, Same AttitudeNote: The family represented in this blog is coming to a theater near you. I can't say that because the family used in this blog doesn't exist.L… Read More
2018-12-27 16:28
Wife Support: The Illness TestWife Support: The Illness TestNote: The family that I usually use for this blog is on vacation. So, I've hired another more photogenic family to take over until… Read More
2018-12-26 18:51
This is why you don't give children candlesThis is why you don't give children candlesNote: The family that I use as part of this blog belongs to my imagination. That's why the events which… Read More
2018-12-26 05:54
The Christmas Dinner Night MassacreeThe Christmas Dinner Night MassacreeNote: The family in which I reference in this blog entry is not my actual family. But, if you see my real family… Read More
2018-12-25 02:17
That's why they have Boxing DayThat's Why they Have Boxing DayNote: The people who I talk about in this blog have no relationship with my real, actual, family. They're just over actors, who… Read More
2018-12-24 20:29
When the Lights Go Out at the Mallwhen the lights go out at the mallNote: The family that I use as part of this blog is really made of pieces of my imagination that really should be used for… Read More
2018-12-22 03:39
What makes a great presentNote: Remember, the people that I have as part of this blog portraying the people of my family are entirely false. Seriously. Just ask the rental family w… Read More
2018-12-16 06:14
Cars, Christmas, and the Parking Spot That Wasn't Meant to BeCars, Christmas, and the Parking Spot That Wasn't Meant to BeNote: The family that I talk about in this blog are imaginary… Read More
2018-12-05 03:14
The Day that you tell your kid, there is no SantaNote: The family I use for this blog is in no way, shape, or form like my real family. But don't tell them that.When the kids were young… Read More
2018-12-03 02:10
What I want for ChristmasWhat I want for ChristmasNote: The family that I talk about on the blog is not real. I hire them on an hourly basisIf you haven't checked the calendar recently, you'… Read More
2018-11-25 22:52
Black Friday - The Legend ContinuesBlack Friday - The Legend ContinuesNote: I don't know who these people are. Wait a minute! They are just made up!Part 1: https://nickstockton.blogspot.com/… Read More
2018-11-12 00:16
Black Friday - Let the games begin.Note: this is not my real family. They are merely figments of my imagination. I am sure people like this do exist in the world, but they aren't relat… Read More
2018-11-11 01:13
The Night Before Black FridayThe Night Before Black FridayNote: The kids I write about are not real. I mean I am sure they are kids like this exist, but these are not my actual kids. Even th… Read More
2018-11-10 13:52
It's not the fact that you threw the Spaghetti, but the fact you threw it at me!Note: The people portrayed in this blog are just not real. I mean seriously! Who would put up with such n… Read More
2018-11-08 01:52
Putting the Family Back Together for Dinner NightPutting the Family Back Together for Dinner NightNote: The family members that I reference in this blog are not real. Seriously. They ar… Read More
2018-11-04 02:48
It's All About Family Dinner NightIt's All About Family Dinner NightNote: The kids that I talk about in this blog are not my kids. They are 'creations' from other events that I throw togethe… Read More
2018-10-26 10:53
Don't Take My Halloween CandyNote: The kids that are in this blog are not my kids. Whose kids are they? I really don't know as I make this s&*t up as I go along.As a parent, there a… Read More
2018-10-23 23:52
Things that Go Bump in the NightThings that Go Bump in the NightNote: The children that I talk about in this blog are merely here to move the story forward and have absolutely no relation to… Read More
2018-10-20 19:57
This is what we did before the internet part 2This is what we did before the internet part 2Note: These kids that I talk about in the blog are not real. They are characters, in a story, and… Read More
2018-10-17 03:21
This is What We Did Before the InternetThis is what we did before the InternetDisclaimer: Although my kids are great kids, they are not the subject of this blog. Sorry, these kids are m… Read More
2018-10-15 02:53
The Day My Son Saw a Grown Up MovieThe Day My Son Saw a Grown Up MovieDisclaimer: The people that I use as my family in this blog are purely figments of my imagination. Some of the even… Read More
2018-09-30 03:20
Hey Everybody,I received a great review from Audio Book Reviewer for "The Day of the Flying Pot Roast". Thanks for the review!https://audiobookreviewer.com/reviews/the-day-of-the-flying-pot… Read More
2018-09-15 02:29
The Battle Against the MiceThe Battle Against the MiceDisclaimer: I make up the characters on this blog. In no way could any family be this obnoxious, crude, rude, and not subdued. Seriously… Read More
2018-09-10 01:26
Parents, Kids, and the Battle over Device TimeParents, Kids, and the Battle over ScreentimeI was a lunch today with a few friends and my son. As my friends and I talked about all s… Read More
2018-09-08 01:28
The Kids are Back in SchoolThe Kids are Back in SchoolWell, it's past Labor Day and for many kids, the first week of school has been completed. So, parents, CONGRATULATIONS! Now, you ha… Read More
2018-09-08 00:12
The Day the Air Conditioner Died - Part 3The Day the Air Conditioning Died - Part 3I pull into the driveway just as the air conditioning person was ringing the door. I walk up behind him and… Read More
2018-09-01 05:17
The Day the Air Conditioner Died - Part 2The Day the Air Conditioner Died - Part 2Last blog entry, we were finding out: 1) the house had no air conditioning, 2) it was hot in the house (prob… Read More
2018-08-26 04:27
The Day the Air Conditioner DiedThe Day the Air Conditioner DiedEditorial Note: I took a few weeks off to enjoy the last stages of summer, as well as summer vacation. Labor Day is around the… Read More
2018-08-05 21:26
So, what can I say? You and I both know what's going on. As I woke up this morning, checked my cell phone for messages, the date was loud and clear. No, not the day, but the month: August. A… Read More
2018-07-30 01:53
The End of Summer VacationThere is nothing better than going on vacation. You save up your vacation time, spend some time planning during the year, and get everything ready to take… Read More
2018-07-20 03:00
I Win: Learning that Life is not FairI Win: Learning that Life is Not FairIt's getting late on a Saturday night. I can see the eyelids of the kids start falling as the hours move forward. Th… Read More
2018-07-18 04:01
Kids, Cards, and Connect: The Lost Art of Post CardsIt's Summertime and the livin's easy! Yeah right! Whoever made that phrase doesn't have kids! It might be summer time, but now y… Read More
2018-07-16 00:08
How many people are there in the world?How Many People are in the WorldA few days ago, I took my son and one of his friends over to a National Park for a hike. The weather was good, the humi… Read More
2018-07-14 03:07
The Importance of Social Media for Social ChangeChange, by itself, is hard. No one really wants to do it even if it is the right thing to do. Trying to get a bunch of people to change is eve… Read More
2018-07-13 00:44
Happy First Anniversary of 'Be the Blog'Hey Everybody!In case you were wondering, it has been one year since "Nick Stockton: Be The Blog" has been around. Who knew this would last? Least of… Read More
2018-07-12 02:59
Google Trends LessonsMany times throughout the day, millions of people, sit at their computer screens and look for something online. All of the data that you search for is sta… Read More
2018-07-11 00:31
A Few Words about NATOThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has stood firm since the end of World War Two (1949) as a deterrent against aggression. NATO is: "Security in our dai… Read More
2018-07-09 23:32
Reflect, Relax, and Remember: A Hike in the WoodsIt was ten in the morning on a Saturday. Myself, my son and one of his friends head out from my place to go on a hike. First, we load&n&hell…Read More
2018-07-09 01:04
Google Arts and Culture: From the Physical Art World to Your DesktopWe use the Internet as a conduit to learn about the world around us. Typing terms into search engines, we retrie… Read More
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