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Category Archives: around town
On Magoo’s Mind – The Crushing Weight of Monarchical Responsibility
TweetWe’ve been going to Costco for the past 11 years lately and each time we go, we have to get our receipt “checked” by the receipt checking person at the exit. They don’t really check. But they are good with … Continue reading
Posted in around town, Honesty of Children, shopping, What Thompsons Do
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A Mysterious Birthday Party
TweetLaylee is TEN! Her oldness and lack of being young astound me. You feel me? Laylee’s a book nut, so her birthday parties often revolve around favorite literary masterpieces. A couple of years ago we did a Princess Academy theme … Continue reading
Stop! Person Who Made a Poor Choice and Stole Something!
TweetI would title this post, Stop! Thief!, but that would mean labeling one of my children and from what I’ve read in these here parenting manuals, there is no such thing as a “bad child,” just a child who makes … Continue reading
Posted in around town, disasters, parenting, scaring the neighbors, shopping
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How Dare They?
TweetI have a special relationship with snow. I grew up in Canada with more snow than most sane people can handle. And I loved it. I love the smell of snow, the look of snow, snow games and snow treats. … Continue reading
Posted in around town, Honesty of Children, scaring the neighbors, weather
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Rule Breakers
TweetI was surprised to see so many humans inside Target. The requirements for admittance are clearly marked.
Posted in around town, shopping, signs, television
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Don’t Even Think About It
TweetSo, 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
Posted in around town, signs
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