Author Archives: The Daring One

Feats of Strength – an Attempt at a Productive Third-life Crisis

Posted on August 9, 2013 by The Daring One

I am 34… I think. I don’t have that many fingers and toes so it’s hard to accurately calculate but I’m pretty sure I’m a lot months younger than Dan, who is 35, so I will say I’m 34. Let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations | 9 Comments

Mistakes Were Made

Posted on June 19, 2013 by The Daring One

Sometimes passive voice is needed. Sometimes mistakes are made. Jars of applesauce might even be smashed on the garage floor. We had a gaggle of delightful family members in town this past weekend for Magoo’s baptism. Yay! He decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in blick, disasters, domesticality, faith, food, he's so fine he blows my mind, save me from myself | 9 Comments

Product Review – Amplicom Alarm Clock for the Hearing Impaired and People with Little Sisters Who Need More Sleep

Posted on June 19, 2013 by The Daring One

I don’t often do product reviews on the blog because that’s not really what this blog is about, but it is about my family and if something strikes me as particularly cool or important or relevant, I’ll blog about it. … Continue reading →

Posted in ears, Reviews, shopping, technology | 2 Comments

Sorry Dad and No Little Sisters

Posted on June 17, 2013 by The Daring One

A favorite family game we like to play is called Sorry Dad, or as some prefer to call it, Uno. We like it because it lasts for hours and the obvious imminent winner changes back and forth a kazillion times, … Continue reading →

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Dan Turns Ten

Posted on June 2, 2013 by The Daring One

I don’t necessarily love baseball, unless m’boy is playing it. It’s never been a passion of mine. But, I will admit there was something thrilling about running the bases at Safeco Field with Dan. It’s where the Mariners play and … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, he's so fine he blows my mind | 4 Comments

I Taste Gross… RE: My Brains

Posted on May 31, 2013 by The Daring One

She’s not little because she’s BIG and BIGGER and she’s “a little bit six” but she’s still three until Subtember. Today we were walking to the park, when some neighborhood dogs came running up and licked her all over. She … Continue reading →

Posted in unbearable cuteness | 2 Comments