Category Archives: Family

5 Awesomely Outrageous (and Useful) Summer Chores for Teens

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Marijean

Apply the Dewey Decimal system to the family’s collection of books. Vacuum or sweep all the closet floors. (What? You can’t find the floors? Oh, I guess you better clean out the closets, first.) Alphabetize the spices in the pantry. … Continue reading →

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Eighth Grade: We’re Not Going to Miss You.

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Marijean

It was a rough year. No one in our family is sad to see eighth grade come to a close. The girl is looking forward to high school and all the promise of more advanced studies, a larger pool of … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Marijean

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21 Today

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Marijean

Happy birthday, buddy!

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Smother-in-Law

Posted on November 18, 2010 by marijean

On the eve of my 40th birthday, a friend observed that my son was unfortunate lucky enough to both have a mother and a girlfriend who are bloggers. “Poor guy has no privacy whatsoever, does he?” my friend reflected. Nope. … Continue reading →