Category Archives: shish

One is Better than None

Posted on October 5, 2011 by The Daring One

TweetMy friend Emily had knee surgery today so we wanted to do something nice for her. My efforts involved lasagna and spinach salad. Laylee’s efforts were more on point. She offered to come and read to her since she can’t … Continue reading →

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Fare Thee Well JackAgain

Posted on February 22, 2009 by The Daring One

TweetPoor Jack is dead. Poor JackAgain is dead. I noticed him laying on the bottom of the bowl a few days ago, his untouched pellets swollen on the surface of the water. This is not unusual for JackAgain. He will … Continue reading →

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Into the Drink

Posted on July 29, 2008 by The Daring One

TweetGuess who swam across a lake at 7:00 this morning and now has algae-looking stuff in unmentionable places? Not naming names. Follow my eyes. I’ve been casually training for a triathlon I’m not going to compete in because my ladies … Continue reading →

Posted in all about me, aspirations, blick, Friendship, health, near-death, poser in granolaville, save me from myself, shish, women | 50 Comments

Get an Omnivore – STAT!

Posted on January 17, 2008 by The Daring One

TweetWe were driving by the animal hospital the other day when Laylee pointed excitedly, “Look mom. Look. That’s the vegetarian. If JackAgain is ever sick, we’ve GOTTA take him to the vegetarian!” It seems reasonable. They’d probably get along okay, … Continue reading →

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My House Smells Better than a Dead Whale

Posted on October 11, 2007 by The Daring One

TweetDo you have your very own marine biologist to change your Betta fish’s water? I do. I pay her with leftover enchiladas and stories about all the crazy people I’ve known in my life. She likes the stories and I … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, blick, Friendship, shish, women | 15 Comments

Tip Tuesday — Rock Solid

Posted on March 27, 2007 by The Daring One

TweetToday I offer you some time-honored bits of advice that have served me well in my life. I hope they work for you and if you have some of your own, feel free to share. 1. If none of the … Continue reading →

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