Last year, I wrote about Elf on the Shelf twice, sharing the story about how he miraculously found our new home and a story about annoying people who loudly diss Elf on a Shelf in stores, leaving their little shards of pessimism in the hearts of countless children busy just trying to keep their little […]
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Illiteracy: It’s for the Birds
Just thought I’d share one more example of the havoc illiteracy wreaks, even at the beach. Have a great weekend, everyone!
Following the Path
Sometimes, when I see this, or this, or this, I want to stop, drop everything I’m doing, and follow the path of water wherever it may lead. Someday, someday, when all the responsibilities that call to me now have grown silent, I will follow the path. Alas, in that someday far, far away, on that […]
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As the Island Family Turns: More Gallimaufries
Here’s the latest drama in our lives, in no particular order: In the spirit of “better late than never,†which I liberally apply or disregard as needed, here are a couple of Halloween shots of the small people. The ninja, Indiana Jones and Ariel all rounded out the evening by completing their annual Candy Swap. […]
What November Magazines Have Taught Me
Last weekend, I sat down with the November issues of several magazines. I’ve been a subscriber to Southern Living and Coastal Living for years, but currently I’m also receiving five complimentary magazine subscriptions, so my reading stack is large these days. Setting aside The Things I’ve Learned That Shall Not Be Discussed (like butt dimples […]