Category Archives: around town

Rule Breakers

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

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Don’t Even Think About It

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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Reluctant Red

“In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” ~Mr. Darcy I love Taylor Swift against my will. Love. For … Continue reading

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Almost a Rider

Mandy Hubbard spoke a couple of times to our SCBWI chapter today, her evening keynote being playfully titled “Rejection Sucks.” She makes me glad to be part of a community of writers. She was candid and shared the dirty details … Continue reading

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Hypothesis

We were walking past a park near the high school yesterday when Magoo noticed an egg smashed on the sidewalk. His little scientific mind got to work and as we walked past it again on the way home, he came … Continue reading

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Little Boys

Magoo started Little League this week. I’ve never seen him this excited about a new sport. It could be all the gear. (The protective cup is certainly blowing his mind.) Maybe it’s the danger of never knowing when one of … Continue reading

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