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A common Sense Approach

A Common Sense Approach is a simple, informative discussion about the daily activities regarding parenting, relationships, and life. It is a easier...
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H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E.

A common Sense Approach ― picture via http://jackieshawministries.comHmm.. been a wild ride these last few weeks..a long time and a lot of thoughts I wanted to blog about. Being a four day "weekend," thanks to a furlough day and a holiday connect, I am given the opportunity... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Sep 4th, 2011
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You Can't Tell Me what to Do.."Laugh Now Cry Later"

You Can't Tell Me what to Do.."Laugh Now Cry Later"

A common Sense Approach ― image via PhotobucketOk, is it me or do I get told what to day ALL the time? Really I'm tired of hearing about or reading that people feel that the government is telling what to do more now. Hmm..let me think.. We have ALWAYS been told what we can... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jul 13th, 2011
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You have Children?  WOW!! Now that was a mistake.

You have Children? WOW!! Now that was a mistake.

A common Sense Approach ― Ok.. This may sound a little hypocritical coming from Me..A Social Worker who enjoys reunifying families. The hard ones that require a lot of work..like getting them to understand that children ARE people and have feelings that you have to consider... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jul 9th, 2011
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I Am Gay...Can I Come Live With You?

I Am Gay...Can I Come Live With You?

A common Sense Approach ― I'm a heterosexual, African American, South Georgian male. These are just a few of the characteristics that I have chosen to share about myself today. And I choose theses three because I feel these are three I could not change no matter how hard I... (more)
 Mentor James ― Made popular on Jul 5th, 2011
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"Yes Dear..Wait what did you Just Say?.."

A common Sense Approach ― Sometimes the best ideas come from you better half..And mine gave me a topic for today to blog about.. "Thanks baby..I'll pay You back later.." She found a quick quiz you can take that will find your language of love. The quiz was developed byDr ... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jul 2nd, 2011
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The Birds and the Bees. Equals Eggs Right?

The Birds and the Bees. Equals Eggs Right?

A common Sense Approach ― We Agree that this NEVER happened Right?!I was having a conversation with one of my children as we walked through the store. He saw a mom and her little baby and the question of "where babies come from?" was asked. I looked at the child and smile. ... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jun 30th, 2011
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Made in God's Image..So GOD"S A Black Man?

A common Sense Approach ― HmmmIt wasn't till today till I actually thought about the quote "..Made in God's image" to realize..Hey God is Black. I was reading the question posted on Mckmama posted by His Treasured Princess and thought well if I'm made in God's image then... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jun 28th, 2011
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Two Faced...Am I?..Nah

A common Sense Approach ― Two FaceSo are we teaching our children to be two-faced? What's two faced..Well it's like the DC comic character We have a good side and a bad side but it's determined by a flip of a coin (or more a mere thought) Or more like that we present one way... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jun 25th, 2011
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C.Y.A (Cover Your A Suga Suga)...the unspoken rule of Teamwork

A common Sense Approach ― In my job I have to rely on other's for help as teamwork is the key to success. Well I have come to realize that teamwork is not viewed the same. I recall that coaches yelling during PE when I was in school. "you have to work as a team, or you'll... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jun 23rd, 2011
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No Place Like home

A common Sense Approach ― Wow today was one of those days..Driving for hours to assist children to permanency, that's my role, that's my job. I often wonder what people who are not in my line of work think when they see me with a child who obviously is not my biological and... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jun 23rd, 2011
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Unconditional Love..Hmm I Don't think So

A common Sense Approach ― Well Today I dropped by around lunch time (GA time) to read a discussion started by Laura of Finding My Soul Mate Before I Retire held on MckMama (which I thoroughly enjoyed by the way) entitled It's About Time regarding the treatment of GTL and the... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jun 23rd, 2011
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Father's Day's Wish List- Things I DO NOT Want for Father's Day

Father's Day's Wish List- Things I DO NOT Want for Father's Day

A common Sense Approach ― Hmm. Well today as we know is Father's Day least in the USA, Canada and the UK. And I blogged about the appreciation of fathers which can be read from by post on April 27, 2010http://mentorjames.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-feelings-on-father-hood.html... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jun 23rd, 2011
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MY GOOD WEEK-Day Four

A common Sense Approach ― Day Four of "My GOOD WEEK". And boy have this been a day. A lot went wrong, but more went right so I'm gonna call it a good day also. Stated out with a positive meeting regarding how I am handling a case. Then was able to help my wife go see a play... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jun 23rd, 2011
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MY GOOD WEEK-Day Three

A common Sense Approach ― MY GOOD WEEK-Day Three Today was one of those.. easy days. Not too many calls, attended a All Staff Meeting-were we discuss the upcoming events, updates for each units and the general welfare of everyone in the office. This usually take an hour or... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jun 23rd, 2011
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MY GOOD WEEK-Day 2

A common Sense Approach ― Well Day 2 of "MY GOOD WEEK". Today, I got to experience what a placement worker (foster care case managers) strive for- the return of children. The return to a home where the parents have matured, learned, and adopted new positive ways in rearing... (more)
 Mentor James ― Posted on Jun 23rd, 2011