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Battle of the Adhesive
It it entirely possible that someone should pass and enforce a law prohibiting dopey people (read: me) from using super glue of any type. For what may be the 743rd time, I have managed to 1) glue myself to myself, … Continue reading
Missed opportunity, but not mine
I find the experience of co-parenting to be a bit challenging (<==== understatement), not least due to my lack of psychic ability, and the corresponding lack on my spouse's part. Consider: There is currently an issue concerning our eldest daughter … Continue reading
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Growing up with my kids 1
I found myself initiating an uncomfortable conversation with my eldest this evening. It’s my job to do that, and clearly, no one else is going to if I don’t, but that does not make it easier. She is 12. She … Continue reading
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Shame on me.
I think that the problem is that I haven’t had a clear idea of where to go with this blog. Maybe I ought to give it more thought. Am I aiming for funny? Snark? Mommy-bloggers? General audiences? Who the hell … Continue reading
Hard work
I knew it would be difficult to let go. I knew it would be hard to let my kid trip and fall. But when I had to shrug my shoulders and say, “I guess you’ll just have to take the … Continue reading
Did you know?
Apparently people’s noses and ears continue to grow throughout their lives. No wonder my great-grandmother’s earlobes dangled to her knees… She did attain the age of 101 – That’s a lot of growing!
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Golf makes the world small
We bought golf clubs yesterday. Not only was this a bit unexpected, the purchase was made from a young man who had the most gorgeous brown eyes – put me in mind of someone I dated long ago. Whew! Then … Continue reading
Head Slap
I was feeling so good about having the basement thing done, and about having gotten all my holiday ducks in a row, so to speak, that I completely neglected to remember that putting everything away in our new space would … Continue reading
My Elfamorphosis
I can't believe I really did this:Elfin Me( Site seems to have some issues at times) I feel like such a dweeb, but it's Yogi's fault Read and post comments | Send to a friend
Whee! It’s an early Christmas present!
I am so thrilled! My present is in effect as of now! Mr. Man, my esteemed spouse, has given me DSL for Christmas! I am so excited that I can hardly sit still! I am one lucky woman. Read and … Continue reading
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