Category Archives: holidays

2 Haikus on Inflatable Christmas Lawn Ornaments

Posted on December 14, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetOn the way home from preschool, I came up with 2 haikus. Inflatable guys You lie flat all day on lawns It is pathetic All day you are flat Like the melted Wicked Witch You scare the children

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Howling Holidays

Posted on December 13, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetBetween bouts of illness, we had about 24 hours to squeeze in some fun last weekend. The planets aligned just in time for us to head out on a short vacation to the Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree Carnage

Posted on December 8, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetSometimes you have to face facts. Sometimes your fake Christmas tree is just dead. You should not try to resuscitate it. You should not try to meld the stand back together with Super Glue. You may end up gluing your … Continue reading →

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Which Brings Me to a Point

Posted on December 3, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetSecurity.

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Dumpster Diving for Love

Posted on November 29, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetYesterday we decorated for Christmas. It’s not officially December but the last of the mashed potatoes and stuffing were gone and it seemed like something I could do with a clean conscience and only moderate disapproval from my mother. She’s … Continue reading →

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You Better Watch Out

Posted on November 22, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetYou better not cry and all that nonsense because Santa’s kicking the cruelty up a notch this year. I opened my mailbox earlier this week and what to my wondering eyes should appear but the Franklin Covey Holiday Gift Guide … Continue reading →

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