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Kid’s Quote of the Day ~ Why Mothers Drink

Situation: We had kids over to play. Now kids love the ranch. There are miles of yet to be explored pastures, wild animals galore and yes... snakes... Now... I gave…Read more

Published: July 16, 2018

Categories: Flashes of Brilliance, Kid’s Quote of the Day

Running With The Fancy Folk
By Me

I sat there, in Ronda and Walter Stucker’s dining room, trying not to gawk at the walnut book shelves lined with classics and travel memorabilia, while Walter broke open the next bottle of wine paired to go with the main course.… Read more

Published: June 8, 2018

Categories: Cool Decorating Ideas, Etc., Great Ideas, Most Popular, My Whoops..., Uncategorized

What I Do When No One’s Looking

Well… until I got caught, that is. By Mary Claire Ekstrom I reviewed my work of art. Five pages. Stuffed with quotes. Then, I clicked submit and shut the computer.…Read more

Published: May 13, 2018

Categories: Growing Up, My Whoops..., Uncategorized

Kid’s Quote of the Day
George Washington

When A Child Says Something Brilliant and Magnificent…

I Call It, “The Quote of the Day”

Enjoy!

Published: February 26, 2018

Categories: Flashes of Brilliance, Kid’s Quote of the Day

~ Kid’s Quote of the Day ~
“When Parents Speak In Code”

When A Child Says Something Brilliant and Magnificent…

I Call It, “The Quote of the Day”

Enjoy!

Published: February 26, 2018

Categories: Flashes of Brilliance, Kid’s Quote of the Day

The Worst Had Happened

“When you stand, I don’t want you to put more than 50% of your weight on your left leg.” George, my way-too-cute, way-too-young, physical therapist said as he bent down,…Read more

Published: February 7, 2018

Categories: Growing Up, My Whoops...

Kid’s Quote of the Day ~ Getting Sick

When a Child Says Something Brilliant…

I Call It “The Quote of the Day”

Enjoy!

Published: January 23, 2018

Categories: Kid’s Quote of the Day, My Whoops..., Uncategorized

Kid’s Quote of the Day ~ Senior Discount

Situation: At my 60th birthday party, after a round of compliments to me and my friends about how young we all looked... One of my friends said, "Well, the good…Read more

Published: November 17, 2017

Categories: Flashes of Brilliance, Kid’s Quote of the Day

Kid’s Quote of the Day ~ On Family

When A Kid Says Something Brilliant... I Call It "The Quote of the Day" Situation: Barrett, age 9, and I are driving home from school. "Grandma, I did…Read more

Published: November 6, 2017

Categories: Flashes of Brilliance, Kid’s Quote of the Day, Uncategorized

Run! It’s Margaret Ann!

By Mary Claire Ekstrom There she was. Margaret Ann. Attacking another mother. Right by the banana bread in the main boulevard of the grocery store. I felt the hair on…Read more

Published: October 14, 2017

Categories: Life With Kids, My Whoops..., Uncategorized

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