Author Archives: The Daring One

I Am Thankful for Fish

Posted on March 25, 2013 by The Daring One

Remember back in January when I got my trash kicked by a group of 3-year-olds at church? Well, the following week Dan and I had a planning meeting, aimed at finding a way to take the power back… in love, … Continue reading →

Posted in shish | 13 Comments

Life at the Moo-zeum

Posted on March 24, 2013 by The Daring One

I would go to a different museum every day if that’s what it took to get Wanda to keep saying “Moo-zeum” in her cute little gravelly voice. Doing this, however, would require planning, hopefully on the part of someone other … Continue reading →

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Drops of a Podcast

Posted on March 15, 2013 by The Daring One

Today I had the chance to speak with Dr. Paul Jenkins on his Live on Purpose Radio podcast. We chatted about Drops of Awesome and a little of the background behind it. He’s so delightful to speak to and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, save me from myself | 4 Comments

And She Shall Never Thirst Again

Posted on March 14, 2013 by The Daring One

Happy late Pi Day. I hope you ate pie, you free-as-the-wind-gluten/sugar-eating free spirits of freedom. Can you tell this gluten-free/sugar-free thing is bringing me down, man? It is. But the good news is, I don’t feel a ton better off … Continue reading →

Posted in fun, fun, fun, Honesty of Children, kid stuff | 6 Comments

A Mysterious Birthday Party

Posted on February 27, 2013 by The Daring One

Laylee is TEN! Her oldness and lack of being young astound me. You feel me? Laylee’s a book nut, so her birthday parties often revolve around favorite literary masterpieces. A couple of years ago we did a Princess Academy theme … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, family fun, I can read, kid stuff, scaring the neighbors, What Thompsons Do | 16 Comments

Don’t Be Their Negative Voice

Posted on February 18, 2013 by The Daring One

I’m really into giving myself a break lately. This morning there were no clean clothes. Pretty much none. Laundry has not been a priority lately as I’ve thrown myself into several home projects. I redecorated my writing space/office/junk room/guest room … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, get serious, parenting | 13 Comments