The Follow-Through Formula
How long does it take to get 5 minutes of quiet? Today was relatively short at only 20 minutes. The shorter occupants of our house all...
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GOAL: WRITE FOR 10 MINUTES/DAY
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- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
The House Project Train
I've spent the past two days painting, wearing myself out mightily, but enjoying the effort for my brother's sake. You see, he has a...
- Jan 8, 2021
- 2 min
Bugs Bunny and Dill Pickle Peanuts
Bugs Bunny has agreed to be Mr. Bunny's campaign manager, spokesrabbit, fundraiser, media manager, feet on the ground, lettuce fetcher,...
- Jan 7, 2021
- 2 min
Mr. Bunny For Congress; Plus Backup Moms
Some days, I think our bunny has more sense than some people. We're planning to have him run for Congress when the term comes up. Even...
- Jan 6, 2021
- 2 min
An Allergic Reaction to Math; Plus Sad Local News
Any other parents deal with a child hyperventilating over math? I do. The child in this incident had to be calmed down with a paper...
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
Blue Bunny & The I've-Had-Enough Phase
We found out big news today about Ginger Snap the bunny: she is actually a he. His vet visit today confirmed that. Bunnies are just so...
- Jan 4, 2021
- 1 min
Snow & Fashion for Preteen Boys
Snow! All the world, our little corner of it, looks clean and bright this morning waking up to a blanket of snow everywhere. The...
- Jan 3, 2021
- 2 min
Start Today
Okay, it's January again. I missed writing yesterday, so we're two days into January now. 2020 was a strange year. Good and bad. ...
- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
How To Become Single Quickly (Satire)
Thank you to my brother-in-law for the satirical inspiration for this post. Then my sister-in-law came up with the title. Before we go...
- Dec 27, 2020
- 2 min
Fun Fashion and a Fun Rug
Fashion is like art. Beauty is solely in the eye of the beholder. I saw a different sort of fashion yesterday while we were out spending...
- Dec 26, 2020
- 2 min
Christmas Day
Christmas morning traditions start with Kal and Kara bouncing into our room much earlier than either of us feel like being up. Then with...
- Dec 25, 2020
- 2 min
Even Messy Sugar Tastes Good
I thought the Rolo Pretzel candies would be easy to make. Ha! Take a good look at this mess. How hard is it to arrange chocolate...
- Dec 24, 2020
- 2 min
Hitting a Goa_; Christmas at Grandma's
One year ago today is when I started this blog with the intention of writing every day. I haven't met that goal. I'm only a little over...
- Dec 23, 2020
- 1 min
A Christmas Goose
Well, if 2020 isn't the year to start new traditions, I don't know what is. Kris and the kids wanted to eat a goose for Christmas Day. ...
- Dec 22, 2020
- 4 min
Has Anybody Died From Playing Saxophone?
A random collection of thoughts after missing two days in a row of writing. Tsk, tsk. Has anybody ever died from playing saxophone? If...
- Dec 19, 2020
- 2 min
My Way, the Highway, or Kara's Way
Kara amazes me with her abilities. I'm not one to let another queen into my realm. If it's my space, it happens my way. God laughs at...
- Dec 18, 2020
- 2 min
Laughing in the Snow
The best part of this day was laughing with Kal while we each dodged snowballs during our snowball fight in the backyard. What a grand...
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Snow!
My children's faces lit up when they awoke and saw the beautiful white world outside. They immediately donned all their snow gear--some...
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
Did I Just Say That?
Did I just say that? And this is just in the past 10 minutes. "Get that out of your nose!" Yes, I was in the middle of leaving a...
- Dec 14, 2020
- 1 min
Six Years Later
Today has been a quiet day for us, one of reflection, even though it's the day after our son, Bruce, would have been 6 years old had he...
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