This is a long one, so grab some eggnog and a blanket! I’m pretty certain that most of you out there have seen these cute little elves, especially if you have children in this day and age. I’m also certain that there are many of you out there who actually have one or more of … Continue reading This House Believes…In Elves
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My Attempts to Raise Rational Independent Daughters
It’s pneumonia, with a ‘p’. Really? Who the hell comes up with these names? Seriously? Where’s the terrifying names? Fleshmeltingsnotbacterium or maybe Coughtilyoubarfandpissyourself disease. The Plague was quite daunting, but some of this other shit, if you can even pronounce it (I won’t get into spelling), really? Anyway, I’ve said my piece. Poor Lola. She … Continue reading My Attempts to Raise Rational Independent Daughters
Free Range Children…Forget it…I’m Learning Lessons the Hard Way
Valuable lessons of the past I think that most of us can attest to having a decent childhood, despite not having our parents or an adult leading everything and engaging at every possible moment. I'm betting that your fondest memories don't include an adult hovering over you! The anecdotes of our past have provided us … Continue reading Free Range Children…Forget it…I’m Learning Lessons the Hard Way