Author Archives: The Daring One

The Good

Posted on June 29, 2006 by The Daring One

I’ve decided that buying a house is a lot like having kids. When you decide to do it, everyone tells you what a big fat hairy adjustment it is, how much work and added responsibility it will require but that … Continue reading →

Posted in domesticality | 44 Comments

And I Never Got to Say Goodbye

Posted on June 26, 2006 by The Daring One

This doesn’t smell like my house. There are new weeds growing since we got the keys on Thursday and there are no condo association “guys” to come and obliterate them. We are the guys. We’re also the guys who need … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on June 23, 2006 by The Daring One

We have more cupboards than I remembered from our original viewing of the house. I just spent almost 5 hours putting shelf paper down in the kitchen. Dog food and spaghetti sauce spills in the cupboards. Yick! On a sadder … Continue reading →

Posted in domesticality, faith, kid stuff | 35 Comments

Be a dear, would you?

Posted on June 18, 2006 by The Daring One

Pick me up some apple boxes while you’re at the grocer. We’re moving, you see…

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Deet Lips are Not for Kissing

Posted on June 15, 2006 by The Daring One

A couple of nights ago, my mom put her arm around me and said quietly, “The pool is perfect. There’s a romantic full moon out and I’m going to bed now with my blinds shut and my door closed. Goodnii-iight.” … Continue reading →

Posted in he's so fine he blows my mind, Love and Marriage, near-death | 50 Comments

In Defense of Curious Magoo

Posted on March 23, 2006 by The Daring One

Well, little baby heil-y-Magoolinstein has started doing an actual wave when he greets or says goodbye to people. It is quite adorable really, with the cuteness aggravated by the fact that he gets so excited at his own hand waving … Continue reading →

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