Monthly Archives: January 2018

For Whom the Smell Rolls

Posted on January 24, 2018 by larva225

At long last, things may be stabilizing.  It isn’t a holiday.  No one is sick.  There is no strange, icy precipitation outside.  I’ve actually been where I’m “supposed” to be for 3 whole days in a row.  My first normal … Continue reading →

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Take It Ice and Easy

Posted on January 21, 2018 by larva225

Oh y’all.  The past couple of weeks have been kinda brutal.  From the week of the stomach virus/flu, my household transitioned into a 3 day holiday weekend immediately into 3 days of snow/ice-bound togetherness.  And yes, I know you northerners … Continue reading →

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One Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Posted on January 11, 2018 by larva225

So it’s happened.  After my years of boasting how healthy my children were (not discussing the Dude’s Era of Ear Infections), I’ve had yet another first as a mom:  flu.  Dammit. But wait!  There’s more. To make the occasion even … Continue reading →

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Wins of Our Fathers

Posted on January 8, 2018 by larva225

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but my father is an incredibly competitive person.  He was very athletic all through college, particularly in baseball, and never lost that lust for winning.  Bless his heart, he then had 2 of the … Continue reading →

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Red Beans and Ice

Posted on January 3, 2018 by larva225

Happy 2018, one and all.  How are things?  Did everyone make merry?  Make resolutions?  Make it through fireworks with all fingers and toes intact? We are having a major event here: we are having winter.  Yes, yes.  Everyone gets winter … Continue reading →

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