30 Second Story….Where’s the Chocolate Factory?

September 15, 2011

The boys weren’t sure they liked the outfits Aunt Gemma had brought along for the outing, but she assured little Clarence and Clifford that this was the latest style in play wear.  What the boys didn’t know was that Auntie was really taking them to an audition where she hoped that the boys would kick […]

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Open letter to Barnes and Noble

September 11, 2011

Dear B&N, I must confess that as far as bookstores go, I’ve realized, I’m a fair weather friend.  The Borders across town was my favorite place to shop up until about a month ago.  Honestly, prior to that, I tried to like B&N but always seemed to leave your store annoyed for one reason or […]

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30 Second Story…..Her moral dilemma

August 31, 2011

It was summer, it was fun and the boys were cute.  As Mary stood between her two best friends, she couldn’t help but hear her mother’s voice echoing in her head…. “Mary, watch out for boys who try to get between your legs….they’ll bring you nothing but trouble.” Mary nervously wondered if this is what […]

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Just

August 28, 2011

Just is a word with several fine meanings.  It is the adverb defined as:  merely, only, no more than – that I have a problem with.  Just can belittle a situation in an instant.  Just can hurt feelings. My dear friend Rabbit was admitted to the hospital last Thursday.  As you may recall from my […]

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The secret meaning of hoodies.

August 19, 2011

Apparently someone switched my cereal for crank berries this morning.  I know this to be true because one of my boys told me I should try meditation.  Perhaps he is right. So while I am irritated…..I think it would be a good time to vent over something stupid. Ready, go.  Here is my imaginary scenario.  […]

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