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Another State of Grind

Posted on April 25, 2022 by larva225

I get asked on a fairly regular basis about my blog. Am I still writing? The answer, of course, is no. I haven’t been. For the last 2 years, the world has been pretty much upside-down, and I had absolutely … Continue reading →

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2nd Graders of the Lost Snark

Posted on March 29, 2018 by larva225

Once again I’ve reached one of those parental milestones, albeit a subtle one.  I think my children – especially Stella – and I have spring fever/end of year burnout.  And yes, as much as I have and still do bitch … Continue reading →

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I’m At a Boss for Words

Posted on March 28, 2018 by larva225

Some folks just have a way with people, with getting people to do what they want.  It’s a powerful gift that can be used for great good or great evil.  Look at Dr. Jonas Salk, for instance: first he develops … Continue reading →

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Dude Awakening

Posted on June 30, 2017 by larva225

Dear Future Felix (since I wrote to your sister last time), How are you?  It’s been a quiet yet busy summer, I suppose.  We don’t have any vacation plans, so everything is local.  While all the vacation pictures other folks … Continue reading →

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I Now Pronounce You Man and Knife

Posted on May 26, 2017 by larva225

I have to give props to Will.  Lately, he’s been stepping up his game around the house.  He’s been chipping in more with general daily chores – without me having to nag ask, which is the best possible way.  He’s … Continue reading →

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Stop, Caltrop, and Roll

Posted on December 29, 2016 by larva225

I hope each and everyone of you out there had a wonderful magical Christmas.  I suppose we are in that odd holiday purgatory, floating between Christmas and New Year’s eve. No one is quite sure what day of the week … Continue reading →

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Sock and Awe (Or Do You Siege What I Siege?)

Posted on October 14, 2016 by larva225

I thought I would provide a follow-up to the sock situation at my house, since many of you seemed interested.  As you may recall, my husband and I have a thing brewing (https://larva225.wordpress.com/2016/10/05/sock-and-roll/).  One of the battles in this thing involved Will’s … Continue reading →

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Chip Off the Old Rock

Posted on September 6, 2016 by larva225

I graduated with my geology degree in 1998 from the University of South Alabama.  My degree took a while, mainly because I changed majors very late in the game to geology from special education.  A hell of a departure, no? … Continue reading →

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Every Once in a Pile

Posted on September 6, 2016 by larva225

I’m blogging with you today from my car, drinking an ill-gotten cup of iced coffee.  I reached one of those moments as a mother whereby I realized if I didn’t get out of the house for a few minutes, shit … Continue reading →

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Hands Up Don’t Chute

Posted on August 28, 2016 by larva225

I think I’ve angered my mother-in-law mightily?  Why, you ask? Because she sent my daughter home with this: Sure, it seems innocuous enough.  How can anyone be offended by such a sweet, classic board game, right?  I must be a … Continue reading →

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