Volcanoooooo (a sixth grade science project)

Volcanoooooo (a sixth grade science project)

Here's how PinkGirl's volcano science project turned out yesterday: If you've been around for a while, you might remember FavoriteSon's ...
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Ab workout AND entertainment.

Ab workout AND entertainment.

10:33pm. Shoulder Devil: "It's late. You did the HIIT training. Skip the rest." Shoulder Angel: "There's still an hour and ...
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It’s Not the Least We Can Do, It’s the Best We Can Do.

It’s Not the Least We Can Do, It’s the Best We Can Do.

(a short excerpt from the book I'm writing - and WILL eventually finish) Why is it that when faced with ...
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the foundation of my work ethic. “Would you like fries with that?”

the foundation of my work ethic. “Would you like fries with that?”

My daughter was lounging around the house in a circa 1970s McDonalds uniform last night. The neon green version. Attractive, ...
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why I'm not your "fun" friend. issue #1: Saturday mornings

why I’m not your “fun” friend. issue #1: Saturday mornings

In my previous post, entitled "I'm not your "fun" friend." I said the reason I prefer "real" conversation over "surface" ...
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I need to clear my head.

I need to clear my head.

When I was in my twenties, that would mean a night drive. Driving on a long straight road, more than ...
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an unextraordinary life.

an unextraordinary life.

"Here's what you do," said Elisha. "Go up and down the street and borrow jugs and bowls from all your ...
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If it's not about the elements, could we use oreos and milk?

If it’s not about the elements, could we use oreos and milk?

As I watched someone pour Welches grape juice into a goblet, it occurred to me - not for the first ...
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I’m having a major childhood flashback.

I’m having a major childhood flashback.

PinkGirl. That nut doesn't fall far from the tree. I just caught her reading in bed. 10 years old. 10:43pm ...
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