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Jan 19, 20212 min read
Mr. Snowman Always Smiles
There's a hole in our house where the Christmas tree used to be. I don't mean it burned through the floor. It just feels empty there...
Jan 18, 20212 min read
Weeds & Church Games
Kara and I had a nice day yesterday delivering some furniture to one of my many sisters. The way to her house takes me by those signs...
Jan 16, 20212 min read
Heaps of Hot Lava
I saw a sight I hope never to see again. A lady in the grocery store parking lot was screaming at her kids. I only drove up on the scene...
Jan 15, 20212 min read
Does Anybody Else See the Empty Roll?
Random happenings at the Markses Castle, if you can call an 1800 square-foot home built in 1975 a castle. We love it here. Yes, Mom is...
Jan 13, 20212 min read
Family Logistics
After having children, I've come to see that, 1 or 20 kids, child-rearing will take all your time. I grew up in a large family, large...
Jan 11, 20212 min read
The Follow-Through Formula
How long does it take to get 5 minutes of quiet? Today was relatively short at only 20 minutes. The shorter occupants of our house all...
Jan 11, 20212 min read
The House Project Train
I've spent the past two days painting, wearing myself out mightily, but enjoying the effort for my brother's sake. You see, he has a...
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Bugs Bunny and Dill Pickle Peanuts
Bugs Bunny has agreed to be Mr. Bunny's campaign manager, spokesrabbit, fundraiser, media manager, feet on the ground, lettuce fetcher,...
Jan 7, 20212 min read
Mr. Bunny For Congress; Plus Backup Moms
Some days, I think our bunny has more sense than some people. We're planning to have him run for Congress when the term comes up. Even...
Jan 6, 20212 min read
An Allergic Reaction to Math; Plus Sad Local News
Any other parents deal with a child hyperventilating over math? I do. The child in this incident had to be calmed down with a paper...
Jan 5, 20212 min read
Blue Bunny & The I've-Had-Enough Phase
We found out big news today about Ginger Snap the bunny: she is actually a he. His vet visit today confirmed that. Bunnies are just so...
Jan 4, 20211 min read
Snow & Fashion for Preteen Boys
Snow! All the world, our little corner of it, looks clean and bright this morning waking up to a blanket of snow everywhere. The...
Jan 3, 20212 min read
Start Today
Okay, it's January again. I missed writing yesterday, so we're two days into January now. 2020 was a strange year. Good and bad. ...
Dec 30, 20202 min read
How To Become Single Quickly (Satire)
Thank you to my brother-in-law for the satirical inspiration for this post. Then my sister-in-law came up with the title. Before we go...
Dec 27, 20202 min read
Fun Fashion and a Fun Rug
Fashion is like art. Beauty is solely in the eye of the beholder. I saw a different sort of fashion yesterday while we were out spending...
Dec 26, 20202 min read
Christmas Day
Christmas morning traditions start with Kal and Kara bouncing into our room much earlier than either of us feel like being up. Then with...
Dec 25, 20202 min read
Even Messy Sugar Tastes Good
I thought the Rolo Pretzel candies would be easy to make. Ha! Take a good look at this mess. How hard is it to arrange chocolate...
Dec 24, 20202 min read
Hitting a Goa_; Christmas at Grandma's
One year ago today is when I started this blog with the intention of writing every day. I haven't met that goal. I'm only a little over...
Dec 23, 20201 min read
A Christmas Goose
Well, if 2020 isn't the year to start new traditions, I don't know what is. Kris and the kids wanted to eat a goose for Christmas Day. ...
Dec 22, 20204 min read
Has Anybody Died From Playing Saxophone?
A random collection of thoughts after missing two days in a row of writing. Tsk, tsk. Has anybody ever died from playing saxophone? If...
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