Monthly Archives: October 2017

The Asphalt in Our Stars

Posted on October 27, 2017 by larva225

I came home from work and carpool to find that the TV was left on and 2 different board games were left out all over the living room floor. One of the cats had used a game board for a … Continue reading →

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Load on a Grecian Urn

Posted on October 19, 2017 by larva225

No, no.  I’m not butchering Keats.  I am reflecting on power.  Often as a mom, wife, and household COO, I feel overwhelmed, powerless.  But that is not so, moms.  That is not so. We have power – loads of it. … Continue reading →

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When You Scare Enough To Send the Very Best

Posted on October 18, 2017 by larva225

We attended our first family Halloween outing Friday night – a “haunted hike” at a local swamp.  Now before you out-of-staters get all freaked out, it’s a well-maintained park which cuts through a wetland.  While it does sport a ton … Continue reading →

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The Swift of the Magi

Posted on October 11, 2017 by larva225

I’m trying to channel my Taylor Swift and shake it all off, y’all.  My heart has been heavy, as has my mind.  My household is down to only 2 stupid cats.  We have lost our emotional pee-er.  Watching Stella cry … Continue reading →

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Ride of Frankenstein

Posted on October 6, 2017 by larva225

I know.  I never call.  I never write.  Once again, there just hasn’t been much time or energy left in the tank at any given time.  I’m trying.  I’m working on it. I should hear back from Felix’s doctor any … Continue reading →

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