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Top Heavy

April 12, 2013 1 Comment
I climbed into the top bunks to wake them today. “Mommy, I’m so surprised you could climb up here.” “Well,…
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Solid Reputation

April 8, 2013 2 Comments
Another neighbor came to meet and welcome me. (I wished I was wearing different pants. But I didn’t mention that…
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Top Speed

April 7, 2013 No Comments
At their top speed, Cheetahs can run as fast as 65 mph. And then they need two full days to…
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A Small Situation with a Fire Truck on Easter

April 1, 2013 8 Comments
“Mommy, something smells bad.” “No, it’s not a bad smell.  I’ve put a pineapple casserole in the oven.” “But something…
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Oh, Beloved Grand Luxe.

March 29, 2013 8 Comments
I don’t mean to alarm you.  But the Grand Luxe Cafe has closed.   Quite seemingly, for good. I know. I…
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Except for that Second Part

March 19, 2013 4 Comments
“Do you guys know what we are going to do today? We are going to be strong and courageous. We…
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My Inner Rachael Green

March 13, 2013 3 Comments
I was working my way down the center aisle of the plane, looking ahead to see if I had any…
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In the Case of Coffee Poisoning

March 7, 2013 9 Comments
I met with my editor this morning. For some writers, this is a tenuous, fearful encounter. One’s creativity can be…
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Running and Reading (on Facebook)

March 6, 2013 8 Comments
There are two groups of people: those who exercise and those who don’t. I don’t. I applaud you sweaty weirdos…
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Scissors and Sharpies

March 2, 2013 5 Comments
Once upon a time, two little boys got scissors out of the art bucket and cut their hair after bedtime.…
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Twenty Questions

February 19, 2013 1 Comment
Twenty questions is a great ‘waiting game.’ It keeps us busy when we are waiting, and it doesn’t require batteries.…
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The Power of Suggestion

February 18, 2013 6 Comments
“Can I jump with you guys on the trampoline?” “Sure, Mommy.  We can jump together.  Just don’t break it.” “I’ll…
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Prince Eric

February 9, 2013 4 Comments
I may have been carrying too many bags.  That would be three. I may have been wearing the wrong shoes. …
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Wonderful and Strange at the Furniture Counter

February 8, 2013 13 Comments
Yesterday, I went to American Furniture Warehouse to stroll through and get some ideas for the dining room I’ve never…
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Why Brothers Don’t Get Naming Privileges

February 7, 2013 9 Comments
“Mommy, wouldn’t you say we’re about to have three kids in our family?” “No, no, I really would not say…
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In a Ceramic Office

January 24, 2013 1 Comment
Once upon a time, I signed a verbal contract to sell my house while I stood in the shower with…
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Two Things I Know Now

January 18, 2013 3 Comments
If you needlessly double the amount of pesto in the dish, your children will absolutely not taste it. And you…
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Clippings

January 17, 2013 4 Comments
“Buddy, please don’t peel your orange with the toenail clippers.” I can’t believe the things I hear myself say. There…
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Appropriate Apparel

January 11, 2013 5 Comments
“Tricia, you’re sitting at the table with your winter coat on.” “I know. I love this coat.” “Then I’m thankful…
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How You Know I’m a Grown Up

January 8, 2013 1 Comment
I’ve decided to buy a warm coat.  That’s how you know I’m a grown up. It’s lovely, long, down-filled, and…
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