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spontaneous sunset.

I am a complex individual. (And that is a gross simplification of my disastrous brain.) But I do love that my kids have inherited some of me — the good things, anyway. (I guess there are a few…) But, of course, … Continue reading

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the 25th of August.

August is a difficult month. I dread it every year. First there’s the impending doom and then there’s the realization of said doom. And it’s all about today… August 25th. Dad. Today is my father’s birthday. After many months of conflicting … Continue reading

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as heard in my living room.

Take One the girl (showing me a LEGO structure): This is the entry to my house. me (noticing interesting pieces): Why is there dude in a suit and a chain across the hall? the girl: He’s the butler. [She lifts a … Continue reading

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the boy’s dream.

In addition to summer reading, my son, who is entering middle school in the fall, is required to do a project referred to as the “Go, Do, Create Summer Experience“. A list of ideas (just suggestions) was provided for this … Continue reading

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the end is here.

Today is the last day of school. The kids have a [pointless] half-day. I will be picking them up in a little over an hour. And then I will be with them near-constantly for the next ten weeks. My father-in-law will … Continue reading

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turtles need to eat, too.

I know… this is silly. Just having a little fun…. despite my cake-over [cake-hangover?]. Turtles must have pizza. But I’ve never been able to figure out where they get money. All the computers and other equipment they’ve got in the lair? … Continue reading

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distraction.

To distract myself from stuff I don’t feel like dealing with (denial is my friend), I grabbed these questions from sonofabeach‘s blog. I didn’t take them all… just the ones I felt like answering. Because I can do what I want. … Continue reading

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weekly perk. #16

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I almost forgot to post a perk this week. I’m such a slacker! My children don’t spend hours playing video games. They are not especially interested in sports either. Oh, they love the computer and the tablet and all things … Continue reading

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