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  • “We are not perfect. The people around us are not perfect. People do things that annoy, disappoint, and anger. In this mortal life it will always be that way. Nevertheless,… Read more →

  • On Star Trek 86

    Seriously? There’s a Star Trek movie about whales? And it takes place in San Francisco? During the 1980’s? You *really* expect me to believe THAT? The {incredulous} 14 y.o. Read more →

  • On Visiting the Grandparents

    The 14 y.o.: So would it be possible for M and me to fly alone to visit our grandparents in England this summer? It’s been more than 8 years since… Read more →

  • On Christmas Carols

    Reindeer sleigh. Comes our way. Beard of white. Special night. Blah blah blah…whatever. The 6 y.o. {creating a new version of Must Be Santa for her 1st Grade Winter Concert} Read more →

  • On 5th Grade Music

    I’m singing in the choir. The brass instruments were too heavy. I got confused by the reeds and the woodwinds. Why is a flute a woodwind anyway? It doesn’t use… Read more →

  • On World History

    The Mom: What is the Justinian code and why it is so important, even today? The 14 y.o.: Well, there was this dude, Justin, who was hanging out in…turkeygreecegermany… somewhere… Read more →

  • On Into The Woods

    The Mom: I am so happy that we bought the DVD for Into The Woods. I forget how much I love this show – so entertaining and funny! The 10… Read more →

  • On Big, Red, Long, Curly Hair

    The Mom: I curled my hair this morning – kinda going for a Black Widow from the Avengers look. Whaddya think? The 6 y.o.: You look like Merida from Brave.… Read more →

  • On Turducken

    The Mom: I have no idea yet what the menu is for Thanksgiving. The 14 y.o.: But we’re gonna have a chi-durkey, right? The Mom: A what? The 14 y.o.:… Read more →

  • On Planets

    I have to do a science project on the planet Mercury. It’s my least favorite planet. Jupiter is my next least favorite. Then Mars. My favorite planet is Saturn. All… Read more →

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