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Words I Thought I’d Never Say – “Hey, I’m A Soccer Mom!”

“I’ll be damned if I’m gonna be another chubby, bleached-blonde soccer mom driving her kids around in a mini-van with one hand on the steering wheel and a Big Mac in the other.” I believe those were my exact words … Continue reading

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DIY Home Decor Blogs – A Great Happy Pill

“I actually made a chandelier out of my gallstones, IV tubing and some hospital socks, but you don’t really want to see that….” -Miss Mustard Seed on getting her gallbladder removed.   Ever feel like you need a “happy pill” to … Continue reading

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What Would Your Birth Rap Song Be?

Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard that entertainers, Beyoncé and Jay-Z had their baby last week.  In honor of the special occasion, Jay-Z has already written a song for their baby girl, Blue Ivy.  The lyrics are … Continue reading

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Dogzilla, Man’s Best Friend?

It was a beautiful, quiet Midwestern spring afternoon.   The windows were open and the intoxicating scent of lilacs filled the house. I sat down with a turkey sandwich, tall glass of blackberry iced tea and the weekly small town newspaper. As I … Continue reading

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Is The Male Robin A Perfect Baby Daddy?

Spring has sprung.  Mother nature never fails to put on a spectacular show in our backyard featuring fragrant lilacs, light violet clematis, purple Irises and bright red roses all flanked  by a lush carpet of bright green grass.   However, the real star … Continue reading

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Greetings From Camp Puke

Greetings from Camp Puke!  What a thrilling three days.  Activities include Bathroom Races, Moaning Contests and Laundry Marathons.  We even get to sleep on the floor.  The camp food is great — all the Gatorade and Saltine crackers you can hold down.  Wish you … Continue reading

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The Laughing Daughter

Storytelling is considered a sport in my family.  Nothing gives my parents greater joy than having a laugh at the expense of one of their children or each other.  I was inspired to start this Blog by my family as an … Continue reading

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Mock Job, A Trial Run

I haven’t worked outside of the home for almost six years.   My husband would say, “Six years without a paycheck.”  So when the opportunity arose to participate in a two-day  research study that paid a couple hundred dollars, needless to say, I … Continue reading

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Banned From Von Maur: A Story For The Ladies

I may be officially banned from Von Maur department store after two recent incidents. It started last Thursday with a Spanx incident involving a fellow shopper resembling “Ma Kettle” with a Pete Rose haircut. Together, we made our virgin voyage … Continue reading

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Somebody Call 911…There Is A Fire In My Pants

As I pulled up to the elementary school today for my library shift, there was an ambulance and fire truck parked in front of the school.  My first thought was, I hope it is not my kid.  Upon entering the … Continue reading

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