Author Archives: The Daring One

Rule Breakers

Posted on December 17, 2012 by The Daring One

I was surprised to see so many humans inside Target. The requirements for admittance are clearly marked.

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Some Ways to Help Now

Posted on December 16, 2012 by The Daring One

Julie Meulemans has posted some great ways you can directly help the survivors and families affected by last week’s unspeakable events. Please pop over there and see if there’s something you can do.

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Light

Posted on December 14, 2012 by The Daring One

What do you do when the world seems full of darkness? Fill it with light. I had the talk with my kids today – the “bad people exist and there’s nothing we can do about them but there’s something we … Continue reading →

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In a Pear Tree

Posted on December 4, 2012 by The Daring One

This year I became obsessed with wrapping this tiny pear tree with lights. Three strands and an hour later, I ended up with something that looks like Charlie Brown got a visit from the Temple Square fairy. It’s highly possible … Continue reading →

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Don’t Even Think About It

Posted on November 30, 2012 by The Daring One

So, I was driving in Carnation, WA, when this caught my eye: I slammed on my brakes and backed up, giggling to an extent that Wanda was worried for me. Why even put up the hoop? The poor teenage boys … Continue reading →

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A Table Full of Thanks and Giving

Posted on November 20, 2012 by The Daring One

My hands-down favorite Thanksgiving tradition is the So Let It Be Written Thanksgiving Tablecloth. I like this even more than the fancy cheese tradition, where we test out all kinds of new fancy cheeses late Thanksgiving night after the turkey … Continue reading →

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