Tag Archives: school

Here Are Some Deep Seething Exercises

Posted on August 13, 2021 by larva225

I’m not sure why I’m posting this today, exactly, only that it’s one of those times where I feel like if I don’t spew some of this out I’ll burst. So what’s been going on? Well, to summarize, COVID raged … 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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The Son Also Rises

Posted on July 29, 2019 by larva225

Dear Felix, I want to tell you a few things, but since you aren’t really able to have heavier conversations, I figured I’d jot it down for later. First, please know that this summer was not the summer I wanted … Continue reading →

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Load to Nowhere

Posted on May 2, 2019 by larva225

I feel the need to apologize.  I think once upon a time, my blog was kind of funny.  I mean, I’m no stand-up comedian, but I’ve been told I can be a bit witty.  Lately, I have not been.  Like, … Continue reading →

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End the Knee

Posted on May 1, 2019 by larva225

Spring break has come and gone, and the Bomb Factory traveled to Virginia Beach and back.  We saw antique planes, a very old lighthouse, Jamestown and Powhatan villages, and best of all, Busch Gardens.  Stella was proud as punch that … Continue reading →

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Spew Hot, Spew Furious

Posted on March 21, 2019 by larva225

I gotta unload, y’all. Felix did not “pass” his test to get back into the magnet school.  Just like last year, I’m devastated for him and for all of us.  I really thought we had it this time.  He’s done … Continue reading →

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The Guilted Lily

Posted on January 25, 2019 by larva225

“Mom, I don’t think many kids want to hang out with me.  I don’t think I have many friends.” That’s what Stella said to me earlier this week.  My mom-heart has been a little bit broken ever since.  I stayed … Continue reading →

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Bell Scurv(y)

Posted on September 26, 2018 by larva225

I suppose things are settling down, folks are settling in.  We have all survived birthday season, with Stella bringing up the rear a couple of days ago.  I have an 8 year old, y’all.  How the hell did THAT happen? … Continue reading →

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