Category Archives: bambi’s mom

Oh Deer! Oh Gnome!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by The Daring One

Maybe it was Amelie. Maybe it was southern summer nights. Maybe it was me. Maybe it was you. But I sure love gno-omes. Garden gnomes in animated films? Meh. But real, serious, ceramic, wood or even resin garden gnomes. I … Continue reading →

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When I Grow Up

Posted on March 14, 2010 by The Daring One

Magoo told me the other day that he wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up. Then he self-corrected and told me that no, he just wants to be a “regular dad” who stays home. He wants to be … Continue reading →

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A Letter

Posted on March 13, 2010 by The Daring One

Laylee’s been learning about letter writing at school. Here’s a transcription of a letter she recently wrote to her teacher: Dear Miss Snop/Rachel, I woke up early. It was 7:00. First I got dressed. Next, I looked at the clock. … Continue reading →

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Violent Farmers

Posted on January 10, 2009 by The Daring One

Laylee: Mom. Magoo and I are hunting. We’re shooting cows to get milk. Me: You don’t shoot cows to get milk. You only get milk if they’re still alive. {PAUSE} Laylee: What can we get if we shoot them?

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Herod and I — We’re Jerks

Posted on December 11, 2007 by The Daring One

We’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 →