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Dear Mr. Ben 10:

February 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments

When you authored the very first one, did you know?  Did you know that there would be a little boy somewhere in the midwest, who obsesses over every detail of every alien?  Raving for five minutes about Accelerate’s three clawed hand and why he has claws instead of fingers and why three instead of five?  [...]

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No really, please please read!

January 28th, 2009 · 3 Comments

As parents and concerned citizens I’m sure most of us at one time or another have been confronted with the question of lead poisoning. But have you asked yourself what your government is doing to protect your children from lead contained in toys? The answer? They’re banning toys, taking books from schools and libraries, hurting [...]

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January 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment


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Dear Nita:

November 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

When filling your Netflix Queue enthusiastically, as you are wont to do, ensure the movie is not subtitled.  I know as much as you love the foreign flicks that this is difficult, but you cannot sew while reading subtitles.

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First Day of School

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Yes he loves it.  I am so happy that he does.  Four hours, two days a week and has already made a friend there.

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Hope

August 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Today we have an appointment with a psychiatrist.  I have tried very hard to place no expectations on this visit, but I hope we get some answers about some things.  We then have therapy tonight and school starts for her Wednesday.  Busy week!  I’m anxious to get back into the school year routine though, I [...]

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The End of Summer

August 19th, 2008 · 3 Comments

100_7276, originally uploaded by nitareality.
We took advantage of slashed prices and bought the last available inflatable slide in our town. Needless to say it’s been a hit, and about a third of the price of the planned last weekend out camping.

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Here WE Go.

July 11th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I know.  Rather than offer a bunch of excuses I will just say - I have inhaled, I have exhaled, I have thought and experienced.  There was no bad thing, no lack of thought, just loss for words.  I’m back, if you still care to journey with me.
I have plenty to share at my other [...]

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Fantastic Recipe Site

May 15th, 2008 · 3 Comments

I found a great site for camping recipes, sorted by things like breakfast, campfire, foil pouch, etc.  Enjoy!

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She’ll be coming round the corner when she comes…..

April 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Yep.  If Todd has some free time today I’m going to beg that we bring Skarrbus home.  I know.  We’re not going anywhere for a month at least.  I want to clean and organize and putz around in there.
I’m trying to find some kind of map that I can post here, I don’t really know [...]

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