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snowmen at night

snowmen at night
This very clever childrens' book answers the question you have been dying to know since you were a child.  What the hell happened to my snowman over night?  It looked so nice when I went to sleep and now?  He... more please

are we there yet?

What is a typical day in the car for me you ask?  Why, it's all of us gleefully singing camp songs of years gone by and regaling each other with stories of our day. Everyone sits quietly and listens because... more please

black friday the conclusion

black friday the conclusion
Read Black Friday part one here first. I ripped into my parking space at about 35 miles per hour, tires screeching, grabbed a shopping cart from the bin, thinking there was NO WAY there would be any available inside and... more please

stormy sky, sort of

stormy sky, sort of
I miss the changing skies of back home and that old joke, "If you don't like the weather in Indiana, wait five minutes." The weather doesn't change much in San Diego and I AM NOT COMPLAINING so don't send me your... more please

another cotton candy morning

another cotton candy morning
I know, I know.  Another photo of the sky.  Look at the logo dudes.  I love the clouds.  As a child, I would lie on my back and stare up at the moving sky and dream of better days.  Those... more please

in bad taste - week four

in bad taste - week four
How about this doozy? I don't really need to say much I suppose.  Wood paneling, alcohol and a dead fish.  Have at it girls. In case you missed it.  Every week on Ooph I am going to post a "bad taste"... more please

something wicked this way comes

Yesterday KeenanKeenan aka: Kman
Age:
14
"Special" Qualities:
Door slamming, stomping and eye rolling (can do it all in one impressive motion).
Best Qualities:
The softest kindest heart, hysterical and quite charming when he tries.
stayed home from school with a "headache".  The headache started after a helmet to helmet hit at lacrosse which interestingly no one saw, but REALLY happened.  As it turns out, it wasn't actually related to a hit at... more please

after the storm

after the storm
Yesterday we had a fabulous winter storm blow through California.  The rain came pouring down and the wind blew so hard at times I expected to see Toto come flying by my head. I love the way the sky looks just... more please
Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul

Book by
Stefanie Mullen:

Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul

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