Category Archives: life

Greenhouse and Ham

Posted on December 24, 2020 by larva225

So it’s Christmas Eve day.  I suppose holidays are always a time for all the feelings.  This year, I think that’s more true than ever.   We were supposed to have met my mom in Texas a few days after Xmas.  … Continue reading →

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There’s Snow Place Like Home

Posted on December 5, 2020 by larva225

Since it’s officially December, I suppose we can get into full Christmas mode without pissing anyone off.  I’ve been racking my brain trying to figure out fun and special things to do to round out a rather un-fun – albeit … Continue reading →

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Bleeding the Witness

Posted on November 30, 2020 by larva225

Do y’all remember the Noid from the Domino’s Pizza ads in the 1980’s?  Avoid the Noid and all that.  I guess the promise was if you chose Domino’s, you wouldn’t be annoyed by late pizza.  If you’re a Gen Y, … Continue reading →

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Weird and Loathing

Posted on November 25, 2020 by larva225

Like everyone, we’re gearing up for Thanksgiving.  Obviously it won’t be quite like the Thanksgivings of the past.  That’s ok.  I’m trying to make that ok.  Last year, we were at the beach with my mom and stepdad.  It was … Continue reading →

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Bubble or Nothing

Posted on October 12, 2020 by larva225

Yes, I’m still here. The COVID hasn’t gotten me, nor has the latest 16 or so hurricanes we’ve had around here. Can I just get an “amen” when I say this year has got to f’ing go? The school thing…At … Continue reading →

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Themes Like Old Times

Posted on July 29, 2020 by larva225

So things continue along, and things continue to be strange. This has been Christmas in July Week at my house, as I love a good theme week. It has been the most successful theme week so far, although Japan Week … Continue reading →

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A Little Pickle In Your Throat

Posted on July 1, 2020 by larva225

I’ve been wanting to write.  Truly.  But what in the world can I say? 2020 has been beyond surreal.  It’s already/only July.  I’ve got nothing major to report, which I suppose is a very good thing.  If I did have … Continue reading →

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Look Who’s Stalking Now

Posted on May 28, 2020 by larva225

And so the pandemic continues.  I’ve quit counting how many weeks at this point.  Really.  I’m not sure if there’s a point.  I have had anxiety unlike any I’ve ever experienced in my life, or at least for this duration.  … Continue reading →

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DAR and Wide

Posted on May 19, 2020 by larva225

All of this ultra-strength togetherness is making me notice things I might otherwise never see. As examples: 1) Why does my kids’ bathroom always look like a ticker tape parade passed through? What is it that they’re doing with the … Continue reading →

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It’s Better to Mask for Forgiveness…

Posted on May 15, 2020 by larva225

So like all of us, I’m trying to get used to this “new normal.” It’s strange, frustrating, and anxiety-inducing. One thing that really hit me yesterday when I was at the office was the mask thing. Before y’all get all … Continue reading →

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