The Southwestern Swami Speaks

If you're reading this, you're probably a parent. If so, are you raising your kid to be a leader of others? Yes? Then, spank the fire out of him/her when they are (shall we say) testing the limits of discipline in your household. During my childrens' upbringing, I have erred on the side of excess when it comes to corporal punishment. I know Dr. Spock would disagree with my approach. But, his famous handbook to parenting came out in the 1960's. And, look at what a counter-productive counter-culture that became.

USAToday canvassed today's CEO's on the issue of whether or not they were spanked, switched, beaten. Check out the results. And, for heaven's sake, beat your kids if you love them.

The St. Anne's Wildcats are scheduled to take on the team from Nederland Central today at 6:30PM. Central is much bigger than our humble Catholic School. But, so was the Great Philistine. I believe in our boys. I predict an upset. I'll tell you one thing, I've got a great track record of sports prognositcation. Read on and be amazed.....

Hate To Say I told You So Dept.
Last October I recounted Pudge's Greatness. (Click on the previous sentence to read my insightful words.) Last August 24th, I predicted the Tigers were this year's team of destiny. (Click on the previous sentence to be dazzled by my analysis.) And, I predicted the Twins would make the playoffs (August 22nd Entry) once Beaumont's own Jason Tyner was called up. Tyner was called up July 14th, 2006. When Tyner was called up, the Twins were a hopeless 12 games out of 1st place. On the date of my fearless prediction, they were 8 games out. 8 Games out!!! That's like having $1.76 in change, and saying you're going to buy an Escalade.

So, I think I've established my credentials in the realm of sports-predictions.