Monthly Archives: August 2006

They Are Listening — A Tree Grows In Brooklyn Chapters 11-26

Posted on August 19, 2006 by The Daring One

Children hear what you say and understand more than you know. And it’s not just words. They soak up the smiles, the disappointment, the tone, the indifference, the excitement. They are surrounded by your attitude and it becomes a part … Continue reading →

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A Typical Cloudy Day in Seattle

Posted on August 17, 2006 by The Daring One

As witnessed Tuesday, laying in the grass in my back yard.

Posted in fun, fun, fun, kid stuff | 18 Comments

Your Time is Limited Little Shish

Posted on August 16, 2006 by The Daring One

In an attempt to up the morbidity level of this blog, I feel it is my duty to inform you that Jack Again, our latest attempt at pet ownership, has very little time left on this earth. Magoo’s linguistical skills … Continue reading →

Posted in kid stuff | 22 Comments

I Don’t Want Them to Lie

Posted on August 15, 2006 by The Daring One

And they will. They’ll lie through their teeth. It’s considered wrong to speak ill of the dead and a person’s death brings all kinds of healing and magical forgetfulness dust. When Aunt J was dying, she looked over the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Tip Tuesday — Emergency Preparedness

Posted on August 15, 2006 by The Daring One

Hurricane season is almost upon us. There are readers of this blog living in earthquake, tsunami, tornado, winter storm, bird flu pandemic, country music infestation, and even war zones. All kinds of disasters are going on throughout the world and … Continue reading →

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When it’s Too Embarassing for my Blog

Posted on August 14, 2006 by The Daring One

I just write it up over at Parenting.com.

Posted in fun, fun, fun | 16 Comments