ABOUT ZEITGEIST

Willie Geist has maintained since 1996 that the Internet, like the automobile and the television before it, is a fad. He gets his information from microfiche at the public library and communicates with friends through the good old-fashioned United States Postal Service, thank you very much.

So then why is he blogging? Two words: community service. After an ugly incident at his weekly Sudoku game, Willie was sentenced to speak to young people about anger management. He heard that "young people" looked at the Internet, so the blog became his punishment. It's Willie's way of giving back.

In Zeitgeist, you'll find the kind of expert analysis of news and pop culture that has made Willie one of the most beloved figures in American life today (you can look it up). You'll also get raw, behind-the-scenes footage from MSNBC. You'll even get to talk back to Willie. So give the blog a try and catch the Internet fad before it's gone for good.



Thanks for the advice

Posted: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:27 PM by Willie Geist

I asked for some parenting pointers with my tongue slightly in cheek, but I soon found myself with pen and paper writing down your collective how-to guide. I hate to choose just a few from this crop, but here are some responses to your responses.

To Linda from Gillette, Wyoming, thank you for the time you took to give your advice. Dr. Spock would be jealous of your thoroughness. Maybe you should write a book. I’d buy it.

To “Vladimir Putin” of Houston, TX, let me just say what an honor it is to have you as a reader. I had no idea you were from The Lone Star State. Perhaps you and President Bush have more in common than you think. Oh, and don’t worry, I have already filed the necessary papers for a restraining order against Tucker.

To V. Pitts from Sebring, FL, my wife got teary listening to your comments. I did not, of course, because I am a big, tough man (as far as you know).

To Wendy in Seattle, thanks, as always, for leading the cheering section.  Tucker would make a good crazy uncle, wouldn’t he? Getting hopped up on Nicorette and decaf and telling Lucie why we need a border wall?

To Cheryl of Plymouth, NC, I’m afraid you’re right. I already caught Lucie ordering  some onesies online with her mom’s VISA card. There is no hope.

And to Armen in Fairlawn, New Jersey, let me just say simply that I grew up two towns over from you. I know where you live.

 

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I have 2 teenage boys who really enjoy watching you on Tucker. We have lots of laughs together. We miss you this week!  Congratulations on the birth of Lucie.  I know you'll be a great father.  Maybe you can get together in a few years for play dates with Tigers new baby girl! Donald has a new grandbaby too.  Anyway, enjoy your new baby girl and pamper your wife!  See you soon

Sherri Habazin, Pittsburgh, PA (Sent Tuesday, June 19, 2007 8:37 PM)

Hi Willie! My husband and I were die-hard Special Report watchers until we found you on Tucker. We just can't get enough of the way you and Tucker play off of one another. I look forward to seeing you on the show everyday because I know I'll get a good laugh. It's just what you need after a long day of work. Congratulations on little Lucie! What a gift! Best of luck!

P.S. My husband surprised me and put your face on as our home computer's screen saver. Every time I log on I smile. Thanks for that.

Ryan McBride, Haddonfield NJ (Sent Wednesday, June 20, 2007 1:29 PM)

Congratulations, Willie.  Just one question:  does little Lucie have red hair?  When I heard she was on her way into this great big scary crazy beautiful world, that was my announcement:  I hope she's a cute little ol' redhead who'll tear Dad and Granddad's worlds apart!  Just one thing--you'll learn that having a new baby is like the military, you'll learn to sleep when you can, eat when you can, and to salute when she hollers "Ten HUT!"  PS I still can't stand Tucker, but I watch for your sake.

KT, TN (Sent Thursday, June 21, 2007 2:19 PM)

You're in for it now buddy! Congratulations on your babie girl. Come back soon!

J San Diego, CA (Sent Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:38 AM)

Willie

I suggest you go by a single letter, like Z, and quit referring to yourself as Willie.  Gad.

Your friend and admirer,

Greg in Sedona, AZ

Greg in Sedona (Sent Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:49 AM)

Hi Willie - I don't know much about parenting since I don't yet have children, but I can tell you something about June 14 birthdays.

For the first decade or so of my younger sister's life, my parents felt her Flag Day b-day was an appropriate - nay, necessary - occassion for going all-out red, white and blue. I have nothing against patriotism, especially when it comes in the form of flag emblazoned paper plates and matching plastic forks. Eventually, however, my sister just wanted a 'normal' child's birthday, with the freedom to pick a theme that was not always July 4th-comes-early.

So definitely put your flag out on the porch. But maybe avoid getting as carried away as my folks did. (Their hearts were in the right place.) Granted, you probably weren't planning to anyway. Congrats on your new arrival!

Emma, New York (Sent Sunday, June 24, 2007 7:41 PM)

As a mother of 4 and grandmother of 5, I submit the following: When your daughter sleeps, always play classical music softly. When she watches TV (PBS only during first year), always have the closed-caption turned on. Classical music during pregnancy and the above suggestions had my one granddaughter reading (self-taught from closed-caption) by age 2 1/2 years.

Vicki Clemons, Fairland IN (Sent Thursday, June 28, 2007 7:10 AM)



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