Category Archives: Honesty of Children

On Magoo’s Mind – The Crushing Weight of Monarchical Responsibility

Posted on May 14, 2013 by The Daring One

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 →

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And She Shall Never Thirst Again

Posted on March 14, 2013 by The Daring One

TweetHappy late Pi Day. I hope you ate pie, you free-as-the-wind-gluten/sugar-eating free spirits of freedom. Can you tell this gluten-free/sugar-free thing is bringing me down, man? It is. But the good news is, I don’t feel a ton better off … Continue reading →

Posted in fun, fun, fun, Honesty of Children, kid stuff | 6 Comments

How Dare They?

Posted on December 20, 2012 by The Daring One

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 | 5 Comments

Puzzles

Posted on July 15, 2012 by The Daring One

Tweet As a kid, when I pictured being a mom, I pictured it pretty much exactly the way it was tonight. My baby was sleeping sweetly, while Magoo, Laylee and I put a puzzle together and sang along to The … Continue reading →

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Stop THREEING

Posted on March 6, 2012 by The Daring One

TweetWanda’s been spending a lot of time in the joint lately. Our personal joint is a spot in the hall outside the bathroom door. There is no worse place on earth than the time out spot. Placing her in it … Continue reading →

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The Economics of Teeth

Posted on February 24, 2012 by The Daring One

TweetI hope Magoo never learns that it’s possible to sell his organs for money… or candy. Lately his main revenue stream comes from the secretive but highly lucrative tooth market. He yanks one out, processes it, makes it available for … Continue reading →

Posted in disasters, food, Honesty of Children, kid stuff | 5 Comments