Category Archives: disasters

Still Here

Posted on January 9, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetSo we’re experiencing the worst flooding here in ~90 years and our town is cut off in every direction from the rest of the world. Dan made it home before the flooding and our house is up high enough that … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, disasters, driving, parenting, weather | 9 Comments

The Flood Always Crests

Posted on November 14, 2008 by The Daring One

TweetIt’s been flooding around my town. Roads are closed. School has been canceled and we’ve all been anxiously watching the flood reports waiting for the water to crest and recede so we can get back to the normal flow of … Continue reading →

Posted in brains, disasters, faith, health, not feelin' the funny | 53 Comments

Sparring

Posted on September 19, 2008 by The Daring One

TweetI’ve decided there are ways I can make money off this whole preschool gig. [read more]

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More Mud

Posted on December 17, 2007 by The Daring One

TweetFriday night my home and the homes of several of my friends were turned into blanket factories. An initiative called Operation Blankie has been started to get warm soft blankets to every elementary-aged child who was displaced by the flood. … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters | 15 Comments

Herod and I — We’re Jerks

Posted on December 11, 2007 by The Daring One

TweetWe’re trying to fight the media-oric power of Santa’s publicity machine and teach Laylee and Magoo that Christmas is actually a religious holiday with fun attached as a festive bonus. Some days we win and sometimes the kids get all … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, bambi's mom, disasters, holidays, parenting, save me from myself | 24 Comments

Flood Update

Posted on December 10, 2007 by The Daring One

TweetDan got home from flood cleanup Saturday night, sore, stiff and grateful. We both are. Everything in our house looks different after seeing what people down there are dealing with. This morning as he was making breakfast he said, “I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in blick, disasters, get serious, not feelin' the funny | 10 Comments