Monthly Archives: October 2015

Brevity Is the Soul of Whit(aker)

Posted on October 30, 2015 by larva225

Dr. Whitaker.  That’s the name of my OB-GYN.  I saw her the other day at Wal-Mart.  I had a very strange and strong reaction to it. I don’t know why.  I suppose it was in part because she had been … Continue reading →

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I Put a Spell(ing) on You

Posted on October 29, 2015 by larva225

As she gets in touch with her sass, Stella is using her new-found ability of spelling.  Instead of just yelling or telling us “no,” she’s spelling her way through it.  It’s not enough to say “no,” it must be spelled … Continue reading →

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Hasslemania

Posted on October 28, 2015 by larva225

I may soon need some medication for anxiety.  I simply cannot keep drinking boxes of wine to relax.  In addition to the usual stress – work, housework, meals, laundry, doctor appointments, dance classes, oh yeah and I’m being deposed at … Continue reading →

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The Life of Pi(ergalini)

Posted on October 27, 2015 by larva225

Once upon a time when I was a sophomore in high school, I had the best science teacher in my young life – a man named David Piergalini.  Everyone called him Pierre.  He taught biology.   This man was a … Continue reading →

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Mermaid in America

Posted on October 26, 2015 by larva225

We took a brief break from all things Halloween to take a special trip down to the aquarium in New Orleans.  The reason?  Some of the Weeki Wachee Mermaids were making a guest appearance.  And anyone who’s read my blog … Continue reading →

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Lesson Than Zero

Posted on October 23, 2015 by larva225

It happens every October: we get scheduled to within an inch of our lives.  We go from having absolutely nothing to do in August to a fairly active September to a crush of activity in October.  I wish there was … Continue reading →

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The Pen is M.I.T.ier Than the Sword

Posted on October 14, 2015 by larva225

Sorry I’ve been quiet.  It’s been a wild week or so.  We also just got back from our annual beach vacation which we desperately needed as you’ll see. So, school adjustment has been rocky.  What I’ve learned so far is … Continue reading →

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Donuts and Bolts

Posted on October 5, 2015 by larva225

My son’s strange obsession with random objects continues. It drives my husband crazy.  I think it’s pretty funny, although the meltdowns when the Precious du jour becomes misplaced or somehow damaged are severely irritating.  What I have noticed is that … Continue reading →

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Planes, Cranes, and Automobiles

Posted on October 2, 2015 by larva225

Yesterday Stella’s class went on their first field trip.  This was a big damn deal, so when it came time to sign up, you better believe I signed up as a “parent volunteer” to go.  This was also a golden … Continue reading →

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Be Ashirtive

Posted on October 1, 2015 by larva225

Once upon a time when I was young, energetic, beautiful, and hip, I used to go to concerts. I went to loads and loads of concerts. And almost without fail, I’d buy a T-shirt while I was there. By the … Continue reading →

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