Category Archives: aspirations

Blueberries for Wanda

Posted on September 6, 2011 by The Daring One

Tweet The school year started and my two oldest are both gone all day. I wasn’t happy to see them go. I felt sort of mad, like the school was kidnapping them or something. And then suddenly we had the … Continue reading →

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Dream Crusher

Posted on March 16, 2011 by The Daring One

TweetI shot down every aspect of the plan, only to find her shooting back an answer for how my objection could be overcome.  In the end I had to refer to city code and tell her I didn’t think a … Continue reading →

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Calling All Mixed Martial Arts Fighters

Posted on February 20, 2011 by The Daring One

TweetThey’ll train us!!!??? This awesome sign appeared yesterday at a major intersection just outside of town. I saw the guy placing it there. I’d say mid-twenties, shortish, dark hair, possibly hispanic. I wasn’t paying too much attention to him. Then … Continue reading →

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Working from Home

Posted on February 10, 2011 by The Daring One

TweetI’ve been home with my kids from the time Laylee was born eight years ago. For the most part I’ve loved it. As with any occupation, it has its rough moments, but overall I couldn’t have asked for a better … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, Blogging, domesticality, parenting, work, writing | 12 Comments

17 Days of What?!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by The Daring One

TweetI don’t watch Dr. Phil anymore. There was a time when I was a new mom with one baby when I would watch me a little of the doctor and the Oprah, of a weekday afternoon. But those days are … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, aspirations, food, health, save me from myself, weight loss | 6 Comments

Waiting for Superman – Guest Post Review

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Guest Blogger

TweetI posted my thoughts on SeattleMomBlogs.com earlier this year after watching the new documentary Waiting for Superman at the Seattle International Film Festival. When Washington Virtual Academies (WAVA) offered me passes to see it this month during its theatrical release, … Continue reading →

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