Taking a homework break and "feeding my brain"

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Game Changers & Tales of Triumph and Woe

CJ Westerberg, September 22, 2011 10:50 AM

True story

by C.J. Westerberg

A 13-year old daughter is doing homework on-line.

Mom walks in. Sees her watching a video when "supposed" to be doing homework.

"Whatcha doin'?" Mom asks in a sing-song, non-accusatory voice so as not to start a possible
"gotcha" rift, especially since it actually may be something assigned for homework.

Daughter answers, "Taking a break from homework and feeding my brain."

Mom is guessing that taking a break from homework probably means watching a spoof on you-tube, music video or Skyping friends.

Then she processes the phrase " . . . feeding my brain."

"Can I watch?" asks the Mom.

The video below is what the daughter was watching.
(Bear with the first 10 shaky seconds . . . the 1:30 mark gets cool.)

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