Author Archives: The Daring One

Tip Tuesday — Don’t Waste Your Time

I spend a lot of time wasting it. This is not always bad. Sometimes “wasting” time is an enjoyable recreational activity. Here is a list of a few time wasters you’d be better off avoiding. Please add to it and … Continue reading

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Reversion

When I stay at my parents’ house, something happens to me. I find myself searching the fridge, freezer and cupboards for any special food I may be able to consume at no cost to myself. Although I do far less … Continue reading

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A Puddle of My Own Heart

So, what I’m saying is: She’s not allowed to say that I’m not allowed to say certain things but I’m allowed to tell her that she’s not allowed to tell me that.

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A Marathon

Yesterday I dipped my toes in the pool of insanity. Yesterday I set some sort of record for caffeine consumption. Yesterday I watched Magoo plunge his hands into two public toilets, create a tsunami at Denny’s in Butte, Montana and … Continue reading

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Why Hey?

Laylee sits next to me tapping and making alarmingly loud sucking and hocking noises. I politely ask her to stop. The noises continue. I yell, “HEY!!!!” She looks at me innocently. “Why hey, Mamma?” I am dumbfounded. “WHY HEY?” I … Continue reading

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The List

So talking about “the list” got me thinking about the lists I’ve used in the past to name my children. Today being March 4th got me thinking about marching forth and doing all the things I’ve been planning to do … Continue reading

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