May 2013
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April 2013
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These aren't the dogs you're looking for →
Last night, the 12-year-old and I were outside with the 3-year-old while she was driving around in her mini Mini. Driving probably isn’t an accurate word. She would go forward 5 feet. Stop. Get out…
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The Percolation Paradox
Coffee, and our dependence on it, has a major flaw. You have to make it. Before you’ve had your first cup of coffee.
For most people, functioning before they have had that first dose of the nectar of the gods is a struggle. And that’s on a good day. Some…
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I think that's what it means
Spring Break is over. Which means back to driving the kids to school. Which, in turn, means more adventures with the 12-year-old.
As we were driving, she closed her eyes and put her knuckles up to them. She sat like this for a few minutes. Very still.…
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March 2013
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You can't argue with that
I was driving the 12-year-old to school this morning. I may have launched into a light-hearted morning rant about how I woke both girls up before I started getting ready, showered, dressed, brushed my teeth, did my hair, took out the trash, did the…
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February 2013
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Where are you going?!?
Warning: This is going to be a long story. Almost as long as our “adventure.” But it’s worth it.
I went up to fetch my faux kids from college. They’re having a bit of car trouble. The plan was for me to drive up and then follow them back, to make sure… View Post
Worst roadtrip ever
It was a bright, sunny day. I was driving along a highway in the country. Out of nowhere, a semi was stopped in the middle of the road. Apparently, there was some sort of traffic jam. I slammed on my brakes. Knowing there was no way I could stop in time,… View Post
January 2013
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This is difficult for me to say
I don’t like sushi.
It’s not about fish. Back in the day, this would have been an obvious deal breaker. I went yearswithout consuming anything from the sea. My biggest issue is, well, I’ve had several varieties of fish as pets over my life. (I use the… View Post
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Because I'm an idiot
I remember a family vacation. A vacation from a long, long time ago. I was in middle school, I believe. The whole family loaded up into the big blue van. A van which has long since given up the ghost. (A small driveway fire. And by small, I mean flames…
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Park-ouch
On my way out of the building this afternoon, I found myself stuck on the escalator behind non-walking people. You know, those who lazily ride the moving stairs down. They can’t be troubled to move their legs. That would be too much work.
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Need a light?
My stomach was feeling a little iffy this morning. No time to deal with it, though. I had to get the kids to school.
After getting the 10-year-old to the bus, I went back for the 12-year-old and headed to school.
I turned to her and said, “I may need to… View Post shared via WordPress.com
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Rain sucks
I hate rain. Not just run of the mill weather complaining. I genuinely hate rain. You see, I wear glasses. They get coated with raindrops at the slightest drizzle.
I’ve tried walking with my head down. This doesn’t help. Now, not only do the front of my… View Post shared via WordPress.com
